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Picture page: Cubs workout at Nationals Park

By  Daryl Van Schouwen
   
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Chicago Cubs’ Kris Bryant looks on during practice at Nationals Park, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, in Washington. Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals is on Friday. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ORG XMIT: NAT125

WASHINGTON — Sights seen around Nationals Park Thursday as the Cubs worked out in preparation for Game 1 of the NLDS.

(Associated Press)

Washington Nationals’ Bryce Harper, left, laughs with  Cubs’ Kris Bryant.

Washington Nationals’ Bryce Harper, left, laughs with Cubs’ Kris Bryant.

Kris Bryant looks on during practice.

Kris Bryant looks on during practice.

Addison Russell warms up.

Addison Russell warms up.

Kris Bryant checks over his bat during batting practice.

Kris Bryant checks over his bat during batting practice.

Javier Baez.

Javier Baez.

That’s Javier Baez.

That’s Javier Baez.

Kris Bryant.

Kris Bryant.

Anthony Rizzo.

Anthony Rizzo.

Cubs manager Joe Maddon.

Cubs manager Joe Maddon.

Game 1 starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks speaks to the media during a press conference.

Game 1 starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks speaks to the media during a press conference.

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