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WASHINGTON, D.C. _ Nick Green continues to flash the leather.

The Red Sox shortstop turned in another highlight-reel play Tuesday night at Nationals Park. In the bottom of the third inning, the Nationals had one out and a runner on first. The Nats attempted a hit-and-run with Nick Johnson at the plate.

After Cristian Guzman broke for second, the left-handed hitting Johnson hit a chopper over the pitcher's mound. Green was already moving towards the bag to receive a possible throw, but when he saw the ball to the second-base side of the bag, he continued to range before snaring the ball. An off-balance Green tagged Guzman, spun to his knees and made the throw to first for the double play.

Red Sox' Kevin Youkilis caught the ball and just stared back at Green in awe.

--JOE McDONALD

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