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Jeff Samardzija is a tough dude as anyone would expect for a former All-American wide receiver from Notre Dame who converted to a major-league pitcher.
There he was on the mound, a night after his violent collision with teammate Michael Morse, throwing 100 pitches and taking on Bryce Harper in a much more peaceful manner than his Monday pursuit.
Samardzija and the Giants took a second straight loss to Washington, this one 6-3, and the Nationals did not retaliate for Hunter Strickland pelting Bryce Harper that ignited Monday’s brawl.