Nationals pay back Giants on scoreboard, win 6-3

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Jeff Samardzija is a tough dude as anyone would expect for a former All-American wide receiver from Notre Dame who converted to a major-league pitcher.

There he was on the mound, a night after his violent collision with teammate Michael Morse, throwing 100 pitches and taking on Bryce Harper in a much more peaceful manner than his Monday pursuit.

Samardzija and the Giants took a second straight loss to Washington, this one 6-3, and the Nationals did not retaliate for Hunter Strickland pelting Bryce Harper that ignited Monday’s brawl.

Morse wasn’t as unfortunate as Samardzija. He was removed from the roster before the first pitch and placed on the seven-day concussion disabled…