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Crew 2, Union 0

The Columbus Crew SC beat the Philadelphia Union 2-0 to hand the Eastern Conference’s top seed to New York City FC.

Reds 3, Pirates 1

The Reds beat the Pirates 3-1 shortly after Pittsburgh fired manager Clint Hurdle.

Nationals 8, Indians 2

The Washington Nationals continued their surge into the playoffs by stretching their winning streak to a year-high eight games with an 8-2 victory over the eliminated Indians.

(5) OSU 48, Nebraska 7

No. 5 Ohio State was supposed to get its first big test of the season at Nebraska. It hardly turned out that way.

Children of the corn

As Big Ten conference play gets underway in earnest, No. 5 Ohio State faces its toughest challenge yet at Nebraska on Saturday.

Marty signs off

With fans applauding his every mention, the Hall of Fame broadcaster called his final Cincinnati Reds game and ended a 46-year career