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Zimmerman Gets a Day Off, Ending Streak

The last time Ryan Zimmerman didn't appear in a game for the Washington Nationals, Alfonso Soriano was the leadoff hitter and left fielder, José Vidro the second baseman, Tony Armas Jr. the starting pitcher. A utilityman named Melvin Dorta filled in for Zimmerman at third. That was Sept. 18, 2006.
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By Barry Svrluga