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Espinosa home run lifts Nationals past the Pirates 4-2

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A two-run homerun in the bottom of the seventh inning by Washington Nationals’ rookie second baseman Danny Espinosa was enough for the Nats to win 4-2 in game one of a short two-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates.


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Nationals lose third straight as offense continues to struggle

Both starting pitchers had outstanding performances Saturday afternoon, but one run was enough to seal the Marlins’ 1-0 victory over the Nationals, who are now on a three game losing streak. It was the second time in less than a week that the Marlins shut out the Nats in a game that pitcher Anibal ...



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Sports

Nationals lose second straight extra inning game

Correction Appended For the third night in a row the Washington Nationals went into extra innings. For the second in a row, they lost, falling to the Florida Marlins 6-5 in 11 innings May 13. In the top of the 11th, Marlins’ second baseman Omar Infante led off with a single to center field. His ...











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Sports

MLB taking over Dodgers adds McCourt to list of game’s controversial owners

There has been a lot of drama taking place out in California during the last week, as MLB Commissioner Bud Selig decided to take over the Los Angeles Dodgers, ousting former owner Frank McCourt for putting the team $430 million in debt. This is all in the midst of a nasty divorce trial between McCourt and his wife, Jamie, whom was part owner of the franchise until she was fired in 2009.


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Opinion

Staff Editorial: Student Government evaluations

As this academic year winds to a close, it is time to evaluate those who have led our student body through the good times and the bad: the Student Government. Though not without some drama, we can honestly say that this year’s SG has had its fair share of moments worth applauding, but it can still improve.



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WONK continues to craft AU identity one year later

Seniors will have one last opportunity to love or hate the WONK campaign on graduation day. They can pose for photos with life-sized cartoons of “commencement WONKs” in full regalia, eat off WONK napkins and wear WONK buttons before AU becomes their alma mater. As the Class of 2011 leaves with WONK marking the end of their college careers, the Class of 2015 is beginning with WONK defining theirs.



Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.


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