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Marlins, Straily brace for potent Nationals (Aug 10, 2017)

WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals are among the major league leaders in batting average, home runs, runs and several other categories.

Deshaun Watson shows early flashes

The rookie showed he could make things interesting for the starting QB job.

HIGHLIGHT: Goldy clubs mammoth solo homer off Dodgers' Wood

Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt pulls his team even with a long home run to straight-away center field.

Dodgers win 80th game of season, rallying over Diamondbacks (Aug 09, 2017)

PHOENIX (AP) Yasiel Puig’s two-out single drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and Los Angeles held on for a 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday night, making the Dodgers the sixth team since 1913 to reach 80 wins in their first 113 games.

Cole powers Pirates for series finale vs. Tigers (Aug 10, 2017)

DETROIT — Gerrit Cole found his groove two months ago. That has kept the Pittsburgh Pirates on the fringes of the playoff race.

Rookie QB Watson shines in Texans' 27-17 loss to Panthers

Rookie QB Watson shines in Texans’ 27-17 loss to Panthers

Fight for LA: Rams, Chargers scuffle during joint practice

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) The Fight for LA finally has some punch.

Colon, Twins blank Brewers for 4th straight win

Bartolo Colón pitched seven innings for his second consecutive win since joining the Twins, and Minnesota beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0.

Woodruff solid in 2nd start, but Brewers lose 4-0

Brandon Woodruff allowed two runs in 5 2/3 innings, but the Milwaukee Brewers lost 4-0 to the Minnesota Twins

Texans' Deshaun Watson shows he's up to challenge in NFL debut

Texans’ Deshaun Watson shows he’s up to challenge in NFL debut

How Deshaun Watson's impressive NFL preseason debut went down

How Deshaun Watson’s impressive NFL preseason debut went down

Cat-astrophe: Royals fall to Cardinals on odd night in St. Louis

Yadier Molina hit a grand slam one pitch after a cat ran onto the field in the sixth inning

Anderson, Gonzalez lead White Sox to 7-1 rout of Astros (Aug 09, 2017)

CHICAGO (AP) Tim Anderson homered and drove in three runs, Miguel Gonzalez tossed eight strong innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros 7-1 on Wednesday night, their second straight win over the team with the best record in the AL.

Braves LIVE To Go: Atlanta's struggles against Philly continue despite Newcomb's quality start

Atlanta Braves fall to Philadelphia Phillies 3-2

Frazier, Yanks overcome shaky Tanaka, beat Blue Jays 11-5 (Aug 09, 2017)

TORONTO (AP) Todd Frazier homered and had three RBIs, Gary Sanchez and Didi Gregorius also went deep and the New York Yankees overcame a shaky start by Masahiro Tanaka to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-5 on Wednesday night.

Jontay Porter reclassifies, joining Mizzou this year

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) Missouri announced Wednesday that prep basketball standout Jontay Porter has reclassified and signed as part of first-year coach Cuonzo Martin’s 2017 recruiting class.

Rookie QB Watson shines in Texans' 27-17 loss to Panthers (Aug 09, 2017)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Deshaun Watson shined in his NFL preseason debut, completing 15 of 25 passes for 179 yards and running for a score in the Houston Texans’ 27-17 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday night.

Reds homer twice, power past Padres 8-3

Cincinnati will have a chance to win the series Thursday afternoon.

Jordie Barrett ruled out of Rugby Championship

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) All Blacks utility back Jordie Barrett likely will miss the remainder of the rugby season after sustaining a shoulder injury that may require surgery.

Steelers WR Bryant cleared to practice

PITTSBURGH (AP) Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant is a step closer to returning to the league full time.

Verlander's one-hitter, hot bats end Tigers' skid

Detroit ace takes no-hitter into sixth

Verlander dominates Pirates in lopsided Tigers' win (Aug 09, 2017)

DETROIT (AP) Justin Verlander allowed one hit over eight innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-0 on Wednesday night.

LEADING OFF: Davies goes for 14; Votto on hitting streak

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Thursday:

Blewett quits Australia job to take provincial coaching role

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) Former test batsman Greg Blewett has quit as Australia’s fielding coach to take up a role in his native South Australia.

Medalist Shannon Aubert advances at US Women's Amateur

CHULA VISTA, Calif. (AP) Stroke play medalist Shannon Aubert won seven holes in a 10-hole stretch to beat Samantha Hutchison 6 and 4 on Wednesday in the first match play round of the U.S. Women’s Amateur.