Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) catches a high fly ball while colliding with second baseman Jeff McNeil (22) during the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Athletics' Jacob Wilson takes a strike swinging during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale, right, argues with home plate umpire Dan Merzel, second left, during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 09: Elly de la Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds forces out Keibert Ruiz #20 of the Washington Nationals at second base on a CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals (not pictured) fielder's choice in the second inning during the baseball game at Nationals Park on August 9, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 09: Will Dion #76 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the fifth inning during the baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park on August 9, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 09: Dane Myers #17 of the Cincinnati Reds reacts after striking out in the seventh inning during the baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 9, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 09: Nasim Nunez #26 of the Washington Nationals beats the tag by Elly de la Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds in the eighth inning during the baseball game at Nationals Park on August 9, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 09: Andres Chaparro #87 of the Washington Nationals doubles in two runs in the eighth inning during the baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park on August 9, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)