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Nationals Sweep, O’s Shakedown 1979
misterirrelevant.com - 6/18/2008
Nationals Sweep, O’s Shakedown 1979
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It was a great weekend for sports, especially if you got to watch any, which I didn’t. I did, however, notice that the Nats and Orioles both won their interleague series against the Mariners and Pirates, respectfully, and the Friday night lights in Baltimore produced an image too indelible not to post: ( Flat-brimmed , throwbackalicious photo via the AP ; they’re everywhere!)

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