Nats capitalize on miscues, extend Jays' struggles
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Pinch hitter Luis Garcia Jr. hit a three-run home run in a four-run seventh and the Washington Nationals defeated the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 9-3 Friday night. Beginning a five-game homestand, the Nationals overcame a 3-0 deficit to take the opener of a three-game series. The Blue Jays, who began a five-game road trip, have lost three games in a row and eight of their last 10. Toronto left-hander Yusei Kikuchi allowed one run, six hits and one walk with seven strikeouts in six innings. ...

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