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DENVER -- Charlie Blackmon and DJ LeMahieu had big nights at the plate for Colorado. Still, the struggling Rockies were unable to stop their skid.Jayson Werth and Wilson Ramos homered, Bryce Harper doubled in the go-ahead run and the Washington Nationals beat Colorado 5-4 on Monday night.We are dealing with multiple challenges at the same time right now, but the bottom line is you have to win games, Rockies manager Walt Weiss said. We are fighting, but we are coming up short.LeMahieu had four hits and Blackmon hit his sixth home run in four games. The outfielder was selected the NL player of the week after leading the majors with seven home runs last week.Yet the Rockies have lost eight of nine.We are battling so hard and we dont have a whole lot to show for it the last couple weeks, LeMahieu said.Werth hit a two-run homer in the third inning off Rockies starter Jorge De La Rosa and reached safely three times to extend his on-base streak to a career-best 43 games.The stretch is the longest in the majors this season and it ties Werth with Ryan Zimmerman for the Nationals record.Washingtons bullpen, meanwhile, pitched five scoreless innings. Sammy Solis (2-3) got the win and Colorado-native Mark Melancon needed only four pitches in the ninth for his 34th save in 37 chances.The NL East leaders have won three straight and four of five.Our bullpen came in and bailed each other out, Nationals manager Dusty Baker said. Its hard to shut these guys out for the last four or five innings of a ballgame.Nationals ace Max Scherzer allowed seven hits and four runs in four innings.Colorado scored three in a 35-pitch first inning. David Dahl hit a two-run double with the bases loaded and Daniel Descalso added a sacrifice fly.Blackmon made it 4-2 with his homer in the fourth.It would have been nice to get this homestand started off right, LeMahieu said. Scherzer is a really good pitcher and we knew we were in for a battle. We did about as well as we could do off him, putting up four runs in four innings.Daniel Murphy hit an RBI single in the fifth, Ramos connected for a tying homer in the sixth and Harper hit his second double of the night in the seventh to give Washington a 5-4 lead.Jordan Lyles (3-4) took the loss.WITH HONORSBlackmon also led the majors with a .563 batting average and 42 total bases last week. In seven games, he topped the NL with nine RBI and a .600 on-base percentage.Chuck is having a great year, Weiss said. He is one of those guys who just continues to get better and I think that is directly related to his work ethic.TRAINERS ROOMRHP Tyler Chatwood (back spasms) could skip his next start or be placed on the 15-day disabled list, Weiss said. ... 1B Mark Reynolds (hand) had surgery to remove a fractured hook of the hamate bone in his left hand.UP NEXTNationals: LHP Gio Gonzalez (8-9, 4.24 ERA) is 2-0 with a 3.75 ERA in two August starts. He has struck out 12 and walked two in 12 innings.Rockies: RHP Chad Bettis (10-6, 5.27) hasnt lost a start since July 2. In his last one, he gave up five runs over five innings in 100-plus-degree heat in Texas. Custom Golden Knights Jersey China .C. -- Al Jefferson joked that he feels he can score from anywhere on the court. Custom Marc-Andre Fleury Jersey . Pierce was ejected in the third quarter of Indianas 103-86 win Monday. 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Using his superior athleticism, St-Pierre cruised to a five round, unanimous decision victory setting up a much-anticipated title defence against number one contender Johny Hendricks. Sunday is a streamers delight, as many extended head-to-head scoring periods are down to the last day. Theres a lot to discuss, so lets jump right in.PitchingEliteOn the surface, Jon Lesters first post-break effort is an indication that the slide he was on previously is over, as he held the New York Mets to one run on four hits in 7 2/3 innings. However, a closer look suggests hes not completely out of the woods -- he fanned only three while issuing a trio of free passes. Facing the Milwaukee Brewers will be a great litmus test as they whiff at an accelerated rate versus southpaws. Theres some danger here for DFS cash play, but GPP enthusiasts can take advantage of a depressed cost for the veteran?Chicago Cubs?left-hander.Corey Kluber is the only other option landing in the elite tier as the Cleveland Indians wrap up a weekend set in Camden Yards. Klubers peripherals are stellar, as usual, and the Baltimore Orioles provide a platform for extra punchouts, but they are also one of the leagues most productive squads versus right-handers. This renders Kluber as another stud better-suited for tournament than cash action.SolidContinuing the theme of a difficult slate for DFS cash game enthusiasts, five hurlers fall in the solid tier, none of which emit that warm and fuzzy feeling intrinsic to cash play. Vince Velasquez kicks off the tier as he squares off with another solid option, Jameson Taillon, as Keystone State rivals -- the?Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies?-- close out a series in the Steel City. Velasquez is intriguing since the Bucs have been slumping versus right-handers; in July, they sport the third-worst weighted on-base average (wOBA) and have an above-average strikeout rate. Taillon is coming off an outing where he was struck in the head with a line drive, but he has checked out fine. Hes more than holding his own, though his 6.4 K/9 is low for DFS. The Phillies are weak offensively so Taillon is also in play, but the elevated strikeout potential for Velasquez gives him the nod.Attention, cash game players, this ones for you. Steven Matz leads the Mets into South Beach for the finale of a set against the Miami Marlins. Keeping in mind that safety is relative to the rest of the field, Matz is in a good spot versus a squad with an average wOBA and a healthy strikeout rate versus southpaws. Also, the 25-year old lefty will be opposed by Jose Urena, so on paper, Matz should get run support.Jose Quintana almost always checks in as a fine cash option, but that enthusiasm is tempered as the Detroit Tigers take on the Chicago White Sox?at U.S. Cellular Field. The venue plays neutral in terms of runs, but theres still some risk as the visitors parade several powerful righty hitters to the dish in a park that embellishes power. Considering the other options, using the steady southpaw is defensible, but he sets up better for GPP deployment.The final solid option is Junior Guerra?as the Brewers entertain the Cubs in Miller Park. The 31-year-old righty has maintained an elevated level of performance long enough to be considered a solid major league hurler, though hes outpitching his skills -- his actual 3.06 ERA is almost a full run better than his 4.03 xFIP. Taming the Cubs is a tall task, so Guerra is best used as a contrarian option since most will be focused on his foe, Jon Lester.StreamersA whopping 20 of Sundays scheduled starters register a projected game score between 46 and 52 and thus are in play for a spot start. Lets take a look at the best options owned in fewer than half of ESPN leagues. If we miss someone of interest, please dont hesitate to inquire in the comments or send a tweet to @ToddZola.Lucas Giolito is slated to make his return, drawing one of the easier teams as the San Diego Padres take on the Washington Nationals in Nationals Park. Giolito struggled with control during his debut stint in the bigs, walking six in his initial 7 2/3 innings. Against a lesser squad, perhaps taking the wait-and-see approach is prudent, but against the team sporting the second-poorest wOBA and strikeout rate against righties, the rookie warrants an active roster spot.A.J. Griffin is owned in only 19 percent of ESPN leagues, which is low considering hes set up for a solid outing as the Texas Rangers take on the Kansas City Royals in Kauffmann Stadium. Griffins walk rate is well above average but the Royals are the least ppatient team in the league.ddddddddddddAnibal Sanchezs stay in the rotation may be fleeting but he earned another start with a solid six-inning stint last time out against the Twins, featuring 10 whiffs with only two walks. Hes in line for another decent performance against a White Sox squad thats well below average with a righty on the hill.With his ESPN ownership at 70 percent, Scott Kazmir carries a surprising 9.8 K/9 into Busch Stadium to challenge a St. Louis Cardinals squad sporting the eighth-worst wOBA against southpaws. The reason Kazmir is featured despite a high ownership is hes also in play for DFS, especially since the Redbirds will call up a rookie to start the game. The doubleheader earlier in the week along with the extra-inning affair on Friday night have thinned the choices.Theres some risk, but Zack Godley and his miniscule 1 percent ownership are in the mix, especially for those chasing wins. Godley will take the ball for the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Great American Ballpark, which seems daunting, but the dirty little secret is that the venue is neutral for runs despite being a homer haven. Godley is a ground ball pitcher, so if he can keep the ball in the yard, he should hang around long enough to be in play for a win.Blake Snell is another rookie worthy of a spot start as the Tampa Bay Rays finish a set in O.co Coliseum against the middling Oakland Athletics. The 23-year-old lefty is coming off a pair of solid six-inning stints, featuring 16 punchouts to five walks.Snell will be opposed by Jesse Hahn, making his return to the majors after honing his craft with Triple-A Nashville. Hahn was far from dominant but did a good job keeping the ball in the yard, which was an issue earlier this season with the big club. The Rays offense is well below average versus righties, so Hahn is in play for those needing a late-week boost.Mike Mayers will be summoned by the Cardinals as they need a spot starter. Hes a 24-year-old righty who has split his season between Double-A Springfield and Triple-A Memphis. Hes not especially dominant but he keeps the ball in the yard. Its a bit curious that Mayers has pitched more than six innings only once all season, his initial outing. If youre chasing a win, Mayers is in play.AvoidWith the standard Sunday disclaimer that your situation may dictate taking a chance, only Tyrell Jenkins in Coors and Tim Lincecum in Minute Maid Park join Vance Worley and Tommy Milone as too risky.HittingTommy Milone is the sort who can thwart what looks to be an obvious stacking scenario, so fading the Boston Red Sox is defensible. That said, on paper, this looks to be a great spot for the Fenway faithful to be rewarded with a big game. Keep an eye on catalyst Mookie Betts, who sat out Saturday with a sore knee thats been a lingering issue. Dustin Pedroia, Hanley Ramirez and Xander Bogaerts are always a threat when a lefty is on the hill. Get used to seeing Aaron Hill as an option versus southpaws as hell pick up some time at the hot corner against lefties.The Indians are hitting right-handers very hard, and that is bad news for Vance Worley and the Orioles. Carlos Santana and Jason Kipnis get things started for Francisco Lindor and Lonnie Chisenhall. Tyler Naquin hits lower in the order but has exhibited surprising power, making him an intriguing GPP option.The Houston Astros sticks have calmed down after a strong start to the month, but with Lincecum taking the ball in Minute Maid Park, the likes of Jose Altuve, George Springer and Carlos Correa are very much in play. Marwin Gonzalez is a sneaky play from the 2-hole, with Luis Valbuena and Preston Tucker other options with the platoon edge.Finally, baseballs have not been flying out of Coors Field this weekend, but that could change with Tyrell Jenkins on the hill for the Braves. Charlie Blackmon and Carlos Gonzalez will be chalk, with Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story?as options despite lacking the platoon edge.Most likely to hit a homer: Someone for the Astros is going to take Lincecum deep. George Springer isnt fazed facing righties, with 14 of his 21 homers in that scenario. Heres looking at No. 15.Most likely to steal a base: Lets go back to the well with Jon Lester on the hill and give the green light to Jonathan Villar. ' ' '