JAKE REED

Taijuan Walker pitched seven no-fuss innings and the New York Mets remained unbeaten in 10 series this season, cruising past the sloppy Washington Nationals 4-1.

Patrol officer Jake Reed's family says his donated organs will "bring life" to others. Another officer, Benjamin Cooper, died on Wednesday.

Rowland announced that patrol officer Jake Reed's family said he was being prepared to donate organs. Benjamin Cooper died after being shot in the initial confrontation on Tuesday. A third officer, Rick Hirshey, was also shot and was in serious but stable condition Thursday, Rowland said.

Edmundo Sosa hit the go-ahead single in a three-run 11th inning and the hard-charging St. Louis Cardinals climbed all the way back into playoff position with a 7-6 victory over the New York Mets.

Jake Reed switched teams while his wife was with the U.S. softball team at the Olympics.

Cat Osterman dominated as the United States began its quest to regain the Olympic softball gold medal.

Skippy the yellow kangaroo with green paws was affixed to the first base dugout railing watching the Australia Spirit become the first team to work out at Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium.