Brewers seek fresh start vs. Nationals after mediocre month

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The Milwaukee Brewers hope a flip of the calendar will help turn their fortunes when they open a three-game series at the Washington Nationals on Friday night.

The Brewers went 11-13 in July and began August with an assortment of injuries, none more jarring than the recurring back issue that flared up with outfielder Christian Yelich.

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