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Nieves’s Homer in 9th Wins It for Nationals – The Post
Nieves walks off an unlikely hero – The Wash. Times
Just what the Nats Nieves: A win streak – The Free Lance-Star
Nieves’ first career homer sinks Cubs in 9th inning – Chicago Tribune
Missed opportunities – Chicago Sun-Times
C Wil Nieves is 30 years old and has only 162 at bats as a major leaguer. Last night he hit his first home run in dramatic fashion, a two run shot to break a 3-3 tie and win the game for Washington in the ninth.

Austin Kearns, who was benched last night, singled as a pinch hitter in the ninth and was technically the winning run.

Probationary Period Is Over For Dukes – The Post
Dukes to start his rehab stint with Potomac – The Wash. Times
Troubled outfielder Elijah Dukes no longer has any legal clouds hanging over his head. While on the DL, he completed community service requirements for his weed convictions at a Tampa Bay area zoo. He got to clean out cages there which probably is not much fun.

Dukes will start his rehab assignment in A-Potomac which should be called Prince William again.

Boone not playing, wants a job – The Free Lance-Star
Bret Boone wants a job in the majors, not AAA. I’m sure he will have more luck with organizations that don’t have his father making decisions in.

THOMAS BOSWELL – Mound of concerns – The Post
Bos thinks that we could be in for a long summer if Shawn Hill and Chad Cordero cannot get healthy. I think he has a point about Cordero, but given that Hill has about six wins in his career, I can’t feel the same way. It would be great if Hill could get on track, but how can we miss what we never had?