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The Bengals and the New York Giants wrapped up two days of combined practices on Wednesday in preparation for their preseason opener on Friday night at Paul Brown Stadium.

The San Francisco Giants simply took care of what they needed to do on Thursday getting the win over the Nationals.

The Cubs, holding the lead for the second NL wild-card spot, completed their first undefeated homestand of at least seven games since 2008.

The Giants did not have a chance almost so ripe against Jake Arrieta, who fired 72/3 shutout innings and has a 1.23 ERA over his last 10 starts. Rondon came in with a runner on second and retired the final two batters before working the ninth for his second save in as many games....

When he struggled on the Giants’ last road trip Chris Heston was unsparing in his self-criticism.

“I didn’t even realize it until I read it or (saw) it on ‘SportsCenter, ‘” the Los Angeles Dodgers manager said.

He had held the San Francisco Giants to just one hit and two walks in his time in the game, but the oblique injury sent Stephen to the showers early.