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Found August 04, 2009 on Washington Times:
PLAYERS: Josh Willingham,  Tim Lincecum
TEAMS: Washington Nationals,  San Francisco Giants

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PITTSBURGH | Josh Willingham parlayed one memorable night into a week's worth of honors. The Washington Nationals outfielder, who slugged two grand slams last Monday in Milwaukee, was named National League co-player of the week, sharing the award with San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum. Willingham's recognition certainly was boosted by his monstrous performance against the Brewers - he became only the 13th player in major league history to hit two grand slams in the same game - but he wasn't too shabby the rest of the week, either. Willingham's numbers for the entire week: a .435 average (10-for-23), three ... Email </a
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