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    Andrés Chaparro passes concussion test

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    Nationals manager Drew Butera told reporters that Andrés Chaparro passed a concussion test after leaving Sunday’s game versus Atlanta.

    Chaparro was unable to continue after being hit in the head by a pitch in the loss. While he doesn’t appear to have a concussion, Chaparro should still be considered day-to-day as the Nationals wills take precaution with a head injury.
    - Christopher Crawford
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