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WASHINGTON -- When the Washington Nationals face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Division Series, theyll see a steady diet of left-handed hitters throughout the lineup.Late in games, they believe that makes Sammy Solis the left man for the job.The lefty reliever returned Tuesday from a five-week stint on the disabled list with shoulder inflammation and threw a perfect seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Solis first appearance since Aug. 15 was a positive sign that hell be able to contribute in October.He was awesome, manager Dusty Baker said. He said he was ready. We threw him right in the fire. He showed us he was ready.Facing Socrates Brito, Jean Segura and Jake Lamb in a two-run game against Arizona in late September isnt the same as going up against Dodgers lefties Chase Utley, Corey Seager, Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Reddick or Andrew Toles, but it was a high-leverage spot nonetheless. Solis appreciated Bakers confidence in him in that situation with Cy Young Award candidate Max Scherzers 19th win and another step toward home-field advantage in the first round at stake.Baker said the Nationals hadnt yet decided on their 25-man roster, but they should have their bullpen stocked with lefties because of their opponent. After dealing Felipe Rivero to Pittsburgh for right-handed closer Mark Melancon, they acquired Marc Rzepczynski from Oakland and re-acquired Sean Burnett from Minnesota.Still, bullpen depth has been an area of concern. Baker said the return of Solis is a huge boost.Hes the one lefty in the bullpen that can get lefties and righties out equally, Baker said. Thats big because you dont have to change pitchers. Were not going to have all these pitchers (like a September 40-man roster) when you get to the postseason.Youre going to have to let some righties face lefties and some lefties face righties or else youll go through your whole bullpen and you play extra-inning games youll be out of pitching. So thats huge.Righties are hitting .229 and lefties .193 off Solis this season. In a perfect world for Washington, he could become a one-inning, doesnt matter whos batting reliever. Getting lefty Brito and righties Segura and Lamb out easily in his first game back was a small-sample-size indicator of that.The 28-year-old only has 53 appearances in his career, all over the past two seasons with the Nationals. But he has only given up three home runs in that time, which could be a difference-maker in the playoffs.Solis said Tuesday night he just hopes to make the playoff roster, which shouldnt be an issue. And he wants to be counted on against the Dodgers no matter the role.Were going to throw our best stuff at them, Solis said. I really hope Im in there especially with a left-handed dominant lineup like they have and some power, as well. Wilt Chamberlain Warriors Jersey . The Redskins announced Monday that the quarterback who led the team to the Super Bowl championship in the 1987 season will serve as a personnel executive. Alfonzo McKinnie Warriors Jersey . PETERSBURG, Fla. https://www.warriorsrookiesshop.com/Patrick-Mccaw-City-Edition-Jersey/ . -- The proud fathers huddled near the Dallas Stars dressing room, smiling, laughing and telling stories while wearing replica green sweaters of their sons team. Draymond Green Warriors Jersey . - Levi Browns tenure at left tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers is over before it even began. David West Jersey . Argentina winger Ezequiel Lavezzi and France midfielder Blaise Matuidi scored, with star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic setting up both despite having a poor game by his high standards. Forward Eduardo gave Ajaccio the lead in the sixth minute after being set up by right winger Benjamin Andre, and the Corsican side looked comfortable in the first half, with the lively Johan Cavalli causing problems with his probing runs from midfield. There was the pitter patter of panic-stricken feet as Indias innings began.It was understandable that Parthiv Patel would be a bit eager. But his shot went straight to the fielder at cover. Expecting a run from there betrayed that he was playing Test cricket for the first time in eight years. And so for a few seconds he looked like a wind-up toy; wandering forward and wobbling back.For the rest of the morning, he looked like a man with his captain and coachs backing along with the confidence of five 50-plus scores in his last six first-class matches.Parthivs contribution to Indias total may at first glance seem small - 42 runs off 85 balls, collected in typical fashion through drives both pretty and flash, and cuts and flicks often delicate and precise. There was nothing new to talk about - Gautam Gambhir had provided a talking point with his open stance - and nothing spectacular about Parthivs innings to warrant making space in the memory banks. He came, did his job, and might well disappear into the fabric of Indian cricket history. But he would be damned if he went without showing his value as a cricketer.Prior to the start of the Test, KL Rahul, the specialist opener, had injured his left forearm in the nets and the team did not have any back-ups. That may have meant shoving Cheteshwar Pujara up the order - as had happened on a seaming track in Colombo 2015 - but he has been in outstanding form at No. 3. The new man in the XI - Karun Nair - was a debutant and he has played in the middle order all his domestic career. Virat Kohli has never batted at the top before and Ajinkya Rahane might have preferred the comfort of his usual No. 5 position given his lack of runs in this series.That left Parthiv - the second-oldest player in the side - to keep wicket and then promptly come back to face James Anderson and company. He would have practiced for the position of No. 6 or 7 leading up to the match, but with one days notice he was asked to do something vastly different. It is because of this willingness to do a tough job that so many teams -- six IPL franchises included - like him.ddddddddddddSure, that also indicates how often he hasnt been retained in the same set up, but theres always someone willing to make a bid for him. India went into Mohali with their sixth set of openers since the tour of Sri Lanka last year. Their bowlers had performed admirably, having lost the toss, to restrict England to 283 on a decent pitch. That was still runs on the board though, with the experts predicting batting to get more difficult with the passing of time. Parthiv, by lasting 26 overs, and playing as he usually does, proved to the rest of his team-mates - all of whom made their debuts after his last Test in August 2008 - that all was well. A man with his technique - impulsive on the drive and iffy on the pull - couldnt have prospered without making any adjustments if the surface had demons.He got off the mark with a neat clip to the square-leg boundary and extended his innings with a review. Chris Woakes thought he had Parthiv caught down the leg side. Marais Erasmus agreed and raised the finger. Parthiv called for DRS immediately and gestured to his hip as he strode down the pitch. Replays confirmed neither bat nor glove was involved and Kumar Dharmasena, in a simple slip of the tongue, instructed his partner to stay with your on-field decision.It appears jokes just follow Parthiv, and if they cant land him, they go after the next sucker. He couldnt avoid them forever though. In the 21st over, he lost grip of his bat as he fended at a short ball. Before he could reorient himself, his partner M Vijay had called for a single, and like any number of cartoon characters with their backsides on fire he ran his legs off. Anil Kumble was seen indulging in good-natured laughter. Last November, Parthiv was quite happy to troll himself, tweeting a picture of his food and tagging it even the dosa is taller than me. At the PCA stadium, India were taller because of him. ' ' '