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PHOENIX -- Washington manager Dusty Baker said he always admired the way Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice went about his business, and he wants the Nationals to apply that style as they enter the final two months of the season.The best mentality to have is thinking about crossing the finish line before anyone else does and carrying it toward the playoffs, Baker said after the Nationals 14-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first game of a three-game series at Chase Field on Monday.But its crossing the finish line first. Its like stacking dollars, stacking pennies. More victories, more victories, more victories. Our goal is to win getaway days, win series and try to sweep some teams along the way. And look at the finish line.I watched Jerry Rice for years, and I never saw Jerry Rice look back. When he got open, he didnt look back. He looked straight to the finish line. To the goal line. They said Jerry Rice was too slow, but I never saw him get caught.The Nationals (62-44) increased their lead in the National League East to five games over the Miami Marlins and 7 1/2 over the defending NL champion New York Mets when Stephen Strasburg earned his major-league-leading 15th win Monday.Washington right-hander Tanner Roark will start the second game of the series against Arizona left-hander Robbie Ray, who was selected by the Nationals in the 12th round of the 2010 draft before being traded to Detroit and then Arizona prior to the 2015 season.Roark (10-6, 2.96 ERA) is one of three 10-game winners on the Nationals, and Arizona will see a third when former D-backs right-hander Max Scherzer starts the final game of the series Wednesday.Ray (5-10, 4.70 ERA) set career highs in strikeouts in each of his past two outings, getting 10 at Cincinnati on July 23 and 11 at Milwaukee on Thursday.He has that kind of fastball, Arizona manager Chip Hale said. He can throw 10 fastballs in a row and probably not get hit. Its the ability to maybe spin the ball in there that has made the difference with him.Ray will be facing the Nationals for the first time in his career. Roark, meanwhile, will be looking to extend his dominance against the Diamondbacks. In five games (two starts) covering 18 1/3 innings vs. Arizona, Roark has yet to allow an earned run.Washington collected a season-high 19 hits Monday when the D-backs gave up 14 runs for the second game in a row.Arizona (43-63) has lost 15 of 20 games and is 17-36 at home. Washington has 31 road victories, tied with St. Louis for the most in the majors.The Nationals broke a two-game losing streak Monday after losing the final two games of a series at NL West-leading San Francisco, and Baker sees good things ahead.The Giants, they had a 20-game run, said Baker, who saw the Giants go 15-5 in June. In my heart, I know there is a 20-gamer in there for us. 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As Middlesbrough get set for their first Premier League match in eight seasons, Stoke City hope this will be the campaign they finally move up from the bottom half of the top 10.Riverside Stadium welcomes top flight football back to North Yorkshire on Saturday when the Boro host the Potters.A second place finish in the Championship last season earned Middlesbrough their first promotion since 2008-09, when a 7-11-20 overall result ushered in a long exile away from the top flight.The crowd, the players, myself -- everyone is really excited, Boro manager Aitor Karanka told the clubs official website.Middlesbrough went undefeated in their final 10 fixtures last season, but drew each of the last four. Boro -- joining Hull City and Burnley on the upgrade list -- might have the best overall makeup of the new sides to avoid immediate relegation from the Premier League.We worked hard to get here so we want to stay, club CEO Neil Bausor said. Saturday has been a long time coming. Its going to be great for us, the club and the town so were really looking forward to it.A season ago, Karankas group allowed a Championship-low 31 goals and received a consistent performance in goal from Dimitrios Konstantopoulos. However, U.S. National Team and former Aston Villa member Brad Guzan and ex-Barcelona and Manchester United keeper Victor Valdes were brought in to make for some interesting competition.That kind of depth in goal could perhaps come in handy against the best England has to offer. The spirit throughout the Boro has impressed Guzan.You can see that positive energy, belief and attitude that is so important in the Premier League, Guzan said. You sense that in this dressing room, everyone is pushing each other in training to make sure theyre ready.David Nugent, Gaaston Ramirez, Jordan Rhodes and Cristhian Stuani provide some solid offencive options along with Spanish striker Alvaro Negredo.dddddddddddd Just who will see the early time up front remains an interesting decision for Karanka.Weve put some investment in and worked to bring some players in that we hope can strengthen the squad weve got, Bausor said. Coupled with the experience weve got from last year, were pleased with where we are.Perhaps the overall key to the Boro season lies on the shoulders of Karanka himself. Known for some hot-headed behaviour in the past, any outbursts directed toward his own club or game officials might come off as colorful but could prove detrimental in the top division if habitual.Stoke has finished ninth for three straight seasons, but hope the additions of midfielders Ramadan Sobhi from Egypt and former Liverpool member Joe Allen will help improve on their 41 goals scored in 2015-16. The Potters went 2-3-5 in their final 10 matches and managed 17 goals in the last 17.Forward Marko Arnautovic, who had his contract extended four years, recorded a team-high 12 goals over all competition, but scored only once in his last seven contests.Attacking wise were in decent shape, we just need to find an end product, manager Mark Hughes told Stokes official website. Weve now got a long road ahead of us but were looking forward to it.The health of defender Ryan Shawcross again remains a concern after he was limited to 20 games a season ago and did not look completely fit during the preseason.Hughes club went 6-5-8 on the road last season and was outscored 10-2 while dropping the final three away from home. ' ' '