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WASHINGTON -- Andre Ethier thought it was gone. Then he wasnt so sure. Leading off the ninth in a tie game, Ethier pulled Rafael Sorianos two-strike slider and watched it sail through the oppressive, humid July air in the nations capital. It barely cleared the high wall, with right fielder Jayson Werth a helpless spectator for the deciding blow in the Los Angeles Dodgers back-from-the-break 3-2 win Friday night over the Washington Nationals. "I was jogging at first," Ethier said. "I saw the outfielder get to the wall real quick, Werthy there. ... When he did that I actually starting running real hard because I thought maybe it was going to go off (the wall)." Hanley Ramirez also homered, and overnight sensation Yasiel Puig made a highlight throw and an even better catch for the Dodgers, who picked up where they left off before the All-Star break, winning for the seventh time in nine games and moving back above .500 to keep the pressure on the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NL West. "Its weird how confidence can really sometimes sway things, and that feeling can really sway things either way," Ethier said. "It was really tough to get that confident, good feeling going. Hopefully we can keep it going." The Nationals were hoping to make up ground in the NL East as they began a season-long, 11-game homestand. Instead, they lost for the sixth time in eight games to fall back to .500 and into third place, trailing the first-place Atlanta Braves by seven games. They also resumed their habit of failing to support Stephen Strasburg, whose ERA dropped to 2.97 to go with his 5-7 record. The two-run homer by Ramirez accounted for the right-handers only runs allowed over seven innings, and he retired the last 11 batters he faced, but the Nationals failed to score when they had the bases loaded with none out against Dodgers starter Ricky Nolasco in the fourth inning. "Its very frustrating. You get a guy on the ropes like that, youve got to capitalize," said Chad Tracy, who hit a shallow fly ball for the second out in the inning. "We just didnt get it done." The Nationals were 1 for 9 with runners in scoring position. Manager Davey Johnson said he will move Bryce Harper back to the leadoff spot when Adam LaRoche returns. LaRoche missed the game with flu-like symptoms. "We didnt drive in hardly any runs," Johnson said. "We swung the bats pretty good, but it leaves a tough taste in your mouth." Compounding things was the second ninth-inning homer allowed by Soriano (1-2) in three appearances. "I dont know how he hit the ball. ... When I make good pitch and the hitter hit the ball good like tonight, theres nothing I can do," Soriano said. Ronald Belisario (4-5) faced only one batter to get the win, his 14th consecutive appearance without a run allowed. Kenley Jansen pitched the ninth for his 10th save. Ricky Nolasco, in his third start with the Dodgers, gave up two runs over 5 1-3 innings against the same club that beat him 2-0 on opening day when he was with the Miami Marlins. Puig made a stunning on-the-fly throw from right field to third base in the second inning in time to get Harper, who had tagged up from second, but umpire Eric Cooper signalled safe. The Cuban rookie also hung on to a foul fly from Anthony Rendon while crashing into the wall to end the seventh inning. "Everything in the field, I catch," Puig said through a translator. "If its not a home run, Ill catch it." Notes: Dodgers CF Matt Kemp took some at-bats in a simulated game Friday. Hes been on the disabled list since July 6 with joint inflammation in his left shoulder. "Well see when I start playing," he said. "Practice is totally different from the game." ... Los Angeles LF Carl Crawford batted leadoff after not starting for five straight games because of a sore back. ... Johnson said hes "not hopeful" that LHP Ross Detwiler will return from the disabled list and start Tuesday as originally planned. Detwiler has been dealing with a lower back strain and was feeling sore Friday after throwing on flat ground Thursday. Taylor Jordan will remain in the rotation until Detwiler is healthy.Leonard Fournette Jaguars Jersey .ca! Hi Kerry, Its another day and here we are looking at another dubious hit to the head. In this case Blue Jackets forward Brandon Dubinsky elbowed Saku Koivu in the head about a second after he dished off the puck to a teammate, knocking him unconscious. Telvin Smith Jaguars Jersey . Louis Blues teammates who would also be participating in the Olympics, Alex Pietrangelo felt right at home, no different in some ways to the travel experience of any old road trip – save for the length of the journey, that is. http://www.officialjacksonvillejaguarspro.com/Gardner-minshew-ii-jaguars-jersey/ . PETERSBURG, Fla. Leonard Fournette Youth Jersey . -- Timbers coach Caleb Porter didnt stray from his business-like approach to the season even after Portland downed the two-time defending league champion Los Angeles Galaxy to gain crucial playoff position. Jalen Ramsey Jaguars Jersey . -- Ryan Blaney provided more evidence that Penske Racings No.MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Bill Snyder was doused in ice water as the final seconds ticked off the clock on his 200th career win, then carried off the field by his celebrating Kansas State players after their final home game.Then, Snyder promptly brought everyone back to reality.You know, I probably dont sound in a pretty good mood, he said, but Im responsive to how we played and we played rather ugly today. I dont feel good about that, I assure you.Alex Barnes ran for 103 yards and a touchdown, Winston Dimel had two scores on the ground and the Wildcats managed to overcome penalties, turnovers and miscues for a 34-19 victory over Kansas on Saturday that allowed their 77-year-old coach to join some rarified company.Snyder became the 26th coach to achieve 200 wins and the sixth to do so spending his entire career at one school, joining Joe Paterno, LaVelle Edwards, Tom Osborne, Chris Ault and Vince Dooley.Snyder has 161 more wins than the second-winningest coach in Kansas State history.Its something you appreciate being part of, said Kansas State linebacker Elijah Lee, who had eight tackles and an interception, doing something special for Coach Snyder.The Wildcats (7-4, 5-3 Big 12) went through three quarterbacks because of injuries, though Joe Hubener managed to return to the game. Jesse Ertz went down early in the second half, though Snyder said he doesnt believe the undisclosed injury is serious.I havent talked to the trainers and doctors yet, he said, but it was my understand hes fine.Carter Stanley threw for 302 yards and two touchdowns for the Jayhawks (2-10, 1-8), but the freshman quarterback spent the entire game taking wicked blows behind a beat-up offensive line.Stanley also made a crucial mistake when he threw an interception that Donnie Starks returned for a touchdown to set the tone early in the game. The pick-six followed a touchdown run by Barnes early in the second quarter and gave Kansas State a 20-3, and it eventually grew to 27-3 early in the second half.They certainly did a good job today of doing what they needed to do, Kansas coach David Beaty said. There were way too many mistakes for us to overcome.The Jayhawks biggest highlight came when Stanley, who assuumed the starting job a few weeks ago, connected with LaQuvionte Gonzalez for a 95-yard touchdown pass -- the third-longest in school history.dddddddddddd Stanley also found Michael Zunica with a short TD pass early in the fourth quarter.Stanley also fumbled with about 2 minutes left to prevent any sort of comeback.I take my hat off to Carter Stanley. Hes a tough dude, man. He kept getting up off the floor and he got hit in a bunch of different ways today, Beaty said. Hes never rattled and thats something you want in your quarterback.THE TAKEAWAYKansas was coming off an overtime win over Texas, its first Big 12 win in two years, and aiming for back-to-back victories for the first time in five years. But the Jayhawks still have a long way to go to catch up to their biggest rival, which has won 21 of the past 25 meetings.Kansas State was far from perfect. There was a muffed onside kick, an extra point that was blocked, a fumble by Hubener in the closing minutes and five penalties that left Snyder miffed on the sideline.LOOKING FORWARDKansas running back Keaun Kinner thinks the Jayhawks are moving in the right direction, even if the senior wont be around to see it. We came closer. The class of young guys on this team is spectacular. They got a lot of talent, he said, and as long as they keep jelling together and getting better every day ... theyre going to be a force next year.K-STATE GROUNDEDThe Wildcats piled up 342 yards and four TDs rushing, the fifth straight game theyve gone over 200 yards. But their three quarterbacks combined to go 6 of 11 for 99 yards, and Snyder lamented the lack of balance in the offense. Im not overly enthused, he said. We have to get better.UP NEXTKansas begins preparing for next season. The Jayhawks made significant gains after going winless a year ago, and now its up to coach David Beaty to keep building the program.Kansas State visits TCU next week as it tries to improve its bowl fate. The Texas Bowl appears the most likely destination, but other possibilities include the Russell Athletic, Cactus and Alamo bowls.[url=http://stination, but other possibilities include th ' ' '