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The Washington Nationals' surge started after they brought aboard Gerardo Parra, whose dugout dancing and "Baby Shark" walk-up music became the trademarks of the club's turnaround. So maybe it's fitting the Nationals assured themselves of hosting the NL wild-card game by holding on to beat the already-eliminated Cleveland Indians 10-7 Saturday with the help of his grand slam in a nine-run second inning. "You guys are feeling the good vibes in here," Parra said. Continue to Article

September 28, 2019 9:42:pm EST

The Washington Nationals assured themselves of hosting the NL wild-card game by holding on to beat the already-eliminated Cleveland Indians 10-7 Saturday with the help of a grand slam in a nine-run second inning from Gerardo Parra. Nationals Park will be the site of a win-or-go-home game Tuesday night between Washington, which will send three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer to the mound, and either the St. Louis Cardinals or Milwaukee Brewers. One of those clubs will be the NL Central champion; the other will be the league's second wild-card entry. Continue to Article

September 28, 2019 8:39:pm EST

Coleman storms into 100 meters final American Christian Coleman powered toward a world championship gold medal by posting a sizzling time of 9.88 seconds in the 100 meter semi-finals on Saturday while defending champion Justin Gatlin squeaked into the final. A relaxed Coleman, who also posted the fastest time in the opening round, looked imperious as he eased up 10 meters from the finish then coasted across the line for a comfortable win. ATP roundup: de Minaur reaches final at Zhuhai Unseeded Frenchman Adrian Mannarino outlasted No. Continue to Article

September 28, 2019 7:54:pm EST

Gerardo Parra's grand slam capped a nine-run second inning and the Washington Nationals beat the Cleveland Indians 10-7 on Saturday to clinch home field advantage for the National League wild-card game. The Nationals (92-69), who were 19-31 after 50 games, have won a season-high seven straight and will host either the Milwaukee Brewers or the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. Washington collected 11 hits and five walks to win on a day that their starter, Patrick Corbin, was not at his best. Continue to Article

September 28, 2019 7:32:pm EST