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Another gut check after another gut punch

The Nationals have shown remarkable resilience from their toughest losses of the season. Can they do it again after Tuesday's meltdown?

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Mark Zuckerman
Jun 24, 2026
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As Jorbit Vivas’ three-run blast cleared the center-field wall and a crowd of 29,611 exploded with joy at arguably the biggest singular moment of the season, Brad Lord took a second or two to celebrate before locking back in to the task now in his hands.

“I was pumped up,” the reliever said. “Going in for a save sit…

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