After outburst in New York, Angels visit Nationals

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A pair of teams trending in opposite directions will meet in the nation's capital on Friday as the Washington Nationals face the Los Angeles Angels to start an interleague series.

The Angels enter play a confident group, winners in four of five, including a series victory in the Bronx this week against the New York Yankees.

After dropping the opener, Los Angeles combined for