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Justin Smoak lifts Blue Jays past Rays with walk-off shot

TORONTO (AP) Justin Smoak homered with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Toronto Blue Jays a 9-8 victory over Tampa Bay on Thursday night, dealing a blow to the Rays' wild-card playoff hopes.

Smoak hit his 25th homer of the season and third career walk-off blast. Sergio Romo (3-4) blew his eighth save in 30 opportunities.

Right-hander David Paulino (1-0) pitched an inning for the victory as Toronto won for the fourth time in its past five.

Stewart had 2 homers, 6 RBIs as Tigers beat Royals 11-8
DETROIT (AP) Christin Stewart hit his first two big-league homers and drove in six runs Thursday night, leading the Detroit Tigers past the Kansas City Royals 11-8. Stewart, a September call-up playing in his 11th game, became the first Tigers rookie to drive in six runs in a game since Ryan Raburn had seven against the Chicago White Sox on July 25, 2007. (MORE)

Reed wins in 1st major league start, Reds top Marlins 4-2
MIAMI (AP) Cody Reed was a winner in his first major league start and Scooter Gennett homered and doubled to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday night. Reed (1-2) scattered five hits and struck out six in six shutout innings. The left-hander joined the starting rotation Aug. 30 and has thrown 11 consecutive scoreless innings. (MORE)

Cardinals will try to beat the rush against Bears
The Arizona Cardinals have scored just six points while losing their first two games of the season and face a defense on Sunday that could prove more of a challenge. The Chicago Bears (1-1), led by outside linebacker Khalil Mack, head to the desert to face the Cardinals (0-2). (MORE)

Chargers, Rams play for LA supremacy
This year's battle of Los Angeles is set for Sunday afternoon when the Chargers take on the Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Rams enter the matchup with a 2-0 record after whipping the Arizona Cardinals last week. (MORE)

Evgenia Medvedeva leads Autumn Classic International
OAKVILLE, Ontario (AP) Two-time world champion Evgenia Medvedeva of Russia topped the women's short program Thursday night in the Autumn Classic International figure skating competition. Bradie Tennell of the U.S. was second, and Mae Berenice Meite of France third. The free skate is Friday night. (MORE)

New-look Patriots meet familiar face in Patricia, Lions
The New England Patriots will have a new face on the sideline Sunday night when they encounter a familiar one in Matt Patricia and the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. The Patriots (1-1) have seen a revolving door at wide receiver over the last few months, with numerous players coming and going as the team looks to open up the offense for Tom Brady. (MORE)

Giants clash with Texans in matchup of 0-2 teams
The return from injury of star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and addition of prize rookie running back Saquon Barkley provided plenty of optimism for the New York Giants entering the season. A similar mindset was held by the Houston Texans, who had lofty expectations of their own with second-year quarterback Deshaun Watson and standout defensive end J.J. Watt back to full health. (MORE)

Broncos brace for road test at Ravens
The Denver Broncos have squeezed out a pair of narrow victories but hit the road for the first time this season when they visit the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Denver (2-0) needed to rally for the second straight week, scoring the final 13 points and defeating the Oakland Raiders 20-19 on a last-second field goal by Brandon McManus. (MORE)

Jaguars out to avenge last season's sweep by Titans
The Jacksonville Jaguars gained a measure of revenge in Week 2 by toppling the team that beat them in the AFC Championship Game in January. Bidding for their first 3-0 start since 2004, the Jaguars are out to avenge last year's season sweep at the hands of the Tennessee Titans (1-1) on Sunday when the AFC South rivals meet at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. (MORE)

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