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Game Report: Pinckney shines, Willits debuts, Nats go 2-0

The Nationals won both games of their split-squad Grapefruit League openers, with some young kids in the spotlight

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Mark Zuckerman
Feb 21, 2026
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Highlights from the Nationals’ 2-1 victory over the Astros, plus their 6-2 win over the Cardinals in Jupiter to complete a perfect 2-0 Opening Day in the Grapefruit League …

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