Washington Nationals (53-78, fifth in the NL East) vs. New York Yankees (71-60, third in the AL East) New York; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (5-12, 4.11 ERA, 1.

Beating the best is a challenge for another day for the Yankees. Wrecking the worst can get them to October, too.

Shane Smith allowed one hit in a career-high seven innings, Korey Lee hit a two-run homer, and the Chicago White Sox beat the ...