Topic: Angel Sanchez

WASHINGTON -- Gio Gonzalez said the Washington Nationals began preparing for the playoffs once they clinched the National League East title several weeks ago.

PITTSBURGH -- Yasmani Grandal hit one of three Los Angeles homers Thursday, but he was more impressed with starter Hyun-Jin Ryu's performance in a 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park that gave the Dodgers 90 wins.

Brian Bogusevic raced home on a 10th-inning bunt single Monday and the Houston Astros dealt a blow to St. Louis' playoff hopes with a 5-4 victory.

Carlos Corporan drove in three runs and the Houston Astros scored six times during the third inning Saturday, bouncing Washington 9-3.

J.A. Happ teamed with two relievers on a four-hitter Wednesday that lifted the Houston Astros to a 2-0 win over Pittsburgh.

Humberto Quintero scored from third on a fielder's choice grounder in the 10th inning Monday, lifting the Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over Cincinnati.

Jason Michaels' pinch-hit, RBI single in the 11th inning Wednesday allowed the Houston Astros to squeak by the Washington Nationals 3-2.

Hunter Pence drove in the game-winning run with a ninth-inning single Monday, handing Houston a come-from-behind 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Houston Astros outfielder Carlos Lee will remain with the team after injuring his ribs in a collision with a teammate, the team said Monday.

Wandy Rodriguez held the Mets to one run over seven innings Tuesday and the Houston Astros posted a 6-1 victory over New York.