Bat-retrieving dog makes MLB debut
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Nationals’ bat-retrieving dog Bruce laps up pregame attention, makes MLB debut

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Bruce, a 21-month-old Golden Retriever , fetched a bat during a ceremony before the Washington Nationals ’ game against the Miami Marlins .
He retrieved bats the last two seasons with the Rochester Red Wings , Washington ’s Triple-A affiliate.
He won’t work during the actual game, however, and will return to work with the Red Wings afterward.
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