LANDOVER, Md.
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biggest offensive target and facing one of the NFLs top defenses, the Washington
Redskins looked as in command as theyve been all season.Kirk Cousins threw for
263 yards and two touchdowns, the three-headed running attack of Matt Jones,
Robert Kelley and Chris Thompson combined for 231 yards and a touchdown and the
Redskins ran roughshod over the Philadelphia Eagles in a 27-20 victory on
Sunday.The Redskins (4-2) put up 493 offensive yards against the Eagles (3-2),
who came in allowing of 266.8 yards and 12.6 points as the leagues second-best
defense.In spurts today I think we showed what were capable of. The challenge
will always be to do it from the first whistle to the last, said Cousins, who
was 18 of 34. But it was a good offensive showing because so many guys
contributed and made a difference.Cousins rebounded when Eagles safety Malcolm
Jenkins intercepted him and returned it 64 yards for a touchdown, and Washington
showed restraint and balance offensively without tight end Jordan Reed, who was
out with a concussion . After starting the season 0-2, the Redskins have their
best record through six games since 2008.Cousins connected with Jamison Crowder
on a 16-yard touchdown and with Vernon Davis on a 13-yard touchdown. Jones ran
for a 1-yard touchdown and sealed the victory with a 57-yard run on third down
with 1:27 left as part of his 135-yard day.The Redskins defense made things
difficult for rookie quarterback Carson Wentz, sacking him five times. Wentz was
11 of 22 for 179 yards, and the Eagles finished with 239 total yards.Ive got to
be better, especially late in the game, Wentz said. Youve got to learn from it.
Its all about how you react and respond to losses.Philadelphia got its points on
an 86-yard kickoff return touchdown by Wendell Smallwood, Jenkins interception
return and two field goals by Caleb Sturgis. The Eagles opened the season with
three wins before losing two straight.JUMP SHOT CLANKSAfter his touchdown, Davis
mimicked a jump shot and treated the football like a basketball. He was flagged
for excessive celebration, setting Washington back 15 yards on the ensuing
kickoff.Redskins coach Jay Gruden showed players video of illegal celebrations,
but that wasnt on the film.I dont think thats taunting. Youre just celebrating,
right? Davis said. All I can do is correct it next time and not shoot.That had a
major impact as Smallwood caught the ball at the 14 and returned it 86 yards for
a touchdown to get the Eagles on the board.WAIT A SECONDThe Eagles ran four
offensive plays from scrimmage in the second quarter, and one of them was Wentz
kneeling with 6 seconds left. Because of Smallwoods kickoff return touchdown and
Jenkins pick-six, they scored 14 points in the quarter.Philadelphia went into
halftime with just 41 yards -- 29 rushing and 12 passing -- and three first
downs.`BIG V BOWLED OVERWith Lane Johnson beginning a 10-game
performance-enhancing drugs suspension , Halapoulivaati Vaitai started at right
tackle and had an afternoon to forget. Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan beat
Vaitai and sacked Wentz twice in the first half.He had a couple missed
assignments early and felt like he settled into the game as the game wore on,
coach Doug Pederson said. Hell learn from it and be ready for next week.FLAG
TIMEThe Eagles committed 13 penalties for 114 yards, a week after they were
called for 14 penalties for 111 yards in a loss to the Detroit Lions.Its tough
to win in this league, as it is, and when you have that many penalties, its dang
near impossible to win.QUOTABLEJenkins: You can look at every area today of our
defense and I dont know if theres any area youd feel good about. The runs were
really leaky. Tackling wasnt that great. Coverage wasnt that great. Pass rush.
Everything. Weve got a lot to get done.Cousins on winning four in a row: You can
never hit the panic button in this game. ... You just keep playing. If you hit
the panic button in this business, you dont belong in this business.---AP NFL
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corrected to show that Redskins started season 0-2 instead of 0-3.
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half and added his sixth double-double in as many games with 14 points and 10
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. Capitals head coach Adam Oates said Ovechkin was injured in the first period
against the Vancouver Canucks on Monday and clarified it was not a head injury.
CHICAGO -- David Ross got fired up when Cubs manager Joe Maddon walked to the
mound with two out in the seventh inning, ready to argue for Jon Lester to stay
in the game.Maddon and Lester had a different plan.Joe looked at him and said
`Have you ever been a part of where the catcher gets taken out of the game
before the pitcher? Lester said, describing the scene with a big grin. You can
just see him, its like the kid at the candy store when you tell him he can pick
out whatever he wants.It was just like the disbelief in his face and slams his
mask back over his face and all he can say is `I love you guys. I love you guys.
I love you guys.Ross then walked off to another standing ovation from a raucous
crowd of 40,859 at Wrigley Field, part of a heartwarming Sunday night for the
backup catcher in his last season. He also hit his 10th homer and teamed with
Lester for another scoreless performance, helping the Cubs to a 3-1 victory over
the St. Louis Cardinals.It was an amazing night, Ross said.Ben Zobrist had three
hits and scored two runs as Chicago finished with a major league-best 57-24 home
record. Its the most home wins for the Cubs since they went 58-19 at the West
Side Grounds in 1910.The Cardinals lost for the third time in four games,
wasting a chance to improve their playoff positioning. They remain a half-game
back of San Francisco for the second NL wild card after the Giants lost 4-3 at
San Diego earlier in the day.I think were in a good position right now, pitcher
Carlos Martinez said through a translator. I also think we have a great shot at
winning the World Series.Ross, Lesters regular catcher, was greeted with a long
standing ovation when he came to the plate in the second inning. St. Louis
catcher Yadier Molina walked halfway to the mound, forcing the unassuming Ross
to take in the moment, and he took off his batting helmet to acknowledge the
cheering crowd.Ross then struck out, but he got another chance in the fifth and
drove Martinezs second pitch over the wall in left for 1-0 lead. Ross clapped
his hands as he rounded first on his 10th homer and the cheers continued after
he reached the dugout, prompting a curtain call.It was just fitting that David
would hit a home run, isnt it? Maddon said. I mean it had to have happened
tonight.Lester (19-4), one oof the top candidates for the NL Cy Young Award,
struck out seven in 6 2/3 innings.
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three hits and walked one while improving to 10-0 with 1.34 ERA in his last 13
starts.It was Lesters idea to pull Ross in the middle of an inning.Hes like a
brother to me and for him to give me that was pretty cool, Ross said.The
Cardinals pulled within one on Jhonny Peraltas two-out RBI single in the eighth,
but Brandon Moss flied to center with runners on the corners. Willson Contreras
responded with an RBI single in the bottom half and Aroldis Chapman worked the
ninth for his 16th save with the NL Central champions and No. 36 on the
year.Martinez (15-9), pitching with a heavy heart after the death of Miami
pitcher Jose Fernandez in a boating accident, allowed two runs and six hits in
six innings. He struck out six and walked four.He had lots of juice, Cardinals
manager Mike Matheny said. Its probably the hardest sinker Ive ever seen him
throw. A couple of those were 97 (mph). He was locked in. He wanted it bad
today, and he was good enough for us to win.RESTING AND MOURNINGSt. Louis
shortstop Aledmys Diaz, who is dealing with some arm fatigue, got the day off.
Diaz also was a childhood friend of Fernandez.Matheny said he would have
scratched Diaz had he been in the lineup. Diaz declined an interview request
through a team spokeswoman.Hes pretty stoic. You see how he goes about his
business, Matheny said. Thats kind of how hes handling this right now. He was a
close, close friend, so hes trying to figure out how to mourn for his friend
right now and take all the information in. None of that is easy.UP
NEXTCardinals: LHP Jaime Garcia (10-12, 4.59 ERA) faces Cincinnati RHP Tim
Adleman (2-4, 4.06 ERA) on Monday night in the opener of a seven-game homestand.
After four against the last-place Reds, the Cardinals finish the regular season
with a three-game series against Pittsburgh.Cubs: RHP Kyle Hendricks (15-8, 2.06
ERA) pitches for Chicago in the opener of a four-game series at Pittsburgh. RHP
Chad Kuhl (5-3, 3.73 ERA) gets the ball for the Pirates on Monday night.---Jay
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