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• CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Shaun Marcum was wheeling his bag of belongings past the bank of televisions in the visitors clubhouse when a final score flashed on the screen. Julio Jones Black Jersey . The Milwaukee Brewers had just gained a game, keeping their wild-card chances flickering. Marcum got his first win since returning from an elbow problem, and Ryan Braun hit his NL-leading 41st home run on Wednesday night for an 8-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that allowed the Brewers another day to dream. They moved to 3 1/2 games behind St. Louis for the final NL wild-card spot when the Cardinals lost to Houston 2-0, a game that ended as the Brewers headed for the bus. The Dodgers also are 3 1/2 back. "Great," Marcum said. "Cant leapfrog them if they dont lose." At this point, its a matter o game offensively since they clinched the NL Central on Saturday night. "To tell you the truth, I dont know what it is," second baseman Brandon Phillips said. "I dont know why were not getting hits. Maybe its because we made the playoffs. But we need to wake up. Were just not getting it done right now. I feel like we need to step it up, especially me." Norichika Aoki homered to start a three-run third inning off Bronson Arroyo (12-9) and added an RBI double. Braun, the NLs Most Valuable Player last season as the Brewers won the NL Central, hit a two-run shot in the seventh off Logan Ondrusek. Jonathan Lucroy also homered and had three hits. The Reds played all of their healthy regulars even though they have clinched. Bench coach Chris Speier made out the lineup and checked with manager Dusty Baker, who changed it slightly. Baker was hospitalized four days in Chicago last week for treatment of an irregular heartbeat and a mini-stroke. The 63-year-old manager visited the ballpark in the afternoon. Baker hopes to return to managing for the final series in St. Louis next week. Cincinnati fell a game behind Washington for best record in the majors and the top seed in the NL playoffs. The Reds conclude the series against Milwaukee on Thursday, then end the regular season with three games in Pittsburgh and three in St. Louis. The Brewers play their final six games at home against Houston and San Diego. Marcum saved their slim hopes for another day by emerging from his rut. The right-hander went on the disabled list in June with tightness in his right elbow. He was 0-1 with a 5.16 ERA in his first six games back, but finally got that elusive win on Wednesday. Vottos RBI double in the first caromed off the wall in left field, a few feet from the top. It was an encouraging sign for Votto, who hasnt homered in his 18 games back from knee surgery. The first baseman missed 48 games because of torn cartilage and doesnt expect the knee to be back to normal until next season. Votto, the NLs Most Valuable Player in 2010, is batting .339 with 20 walks and one hit-by-pitch since his return. The Reds loaded the bases in the fifth on a single and two walks, but Marcum got Scott Rolen to go down swinging on a 2-2 pitch, ending the Reds last chance. Arroyo had been in one of his good stretches, going 5-1 in his last eight starts with a 2.60 ERA. The Brewers put together five consecutive hits with two outs in the third for a 3-1 lead. Aoki hit his 10th homer to start the rally. NOTES: Aokis homer broke an 0-for-14 slump. ... Lightning drew oohs from the crowd as a small storm moved just south of the ballpark in the second inning. There was no rain and the game continued without delay. ... Brauns homer moved him ahead of Cecil Cooper into fifth place on the franchise homer list with 202. He hit 33 homers last season. ... Reds C Ryan Hanigan was back after missing one game with a bruised shoulder. Julio Jones Womens Jersey . -- Lindsey Vonn added to her aura of invincibility in Lake Louise, Alta. Julio Jones Jersey . 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Alexi Casilla was inserted into the lineup at second base, and Jamey Carroll moved to third for Fridays game. Plouffe hasnt played since he hurt the thumb during a July 20 game against Kansas City. Danny Valencia, who was replaced by Plouffe at third base early in the season, is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.New York, NY (Sports Network) - The Jacksonville Jaguars will play the San Francisco 49ers at Londons historic Wembley Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013, the NFL announced Thursday. The game will kick off at 1 p.m. ET. In August, the Jaguars committed to play one regular-season home game in the United Kingdom in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, all at Wembley. "Everyone associated with the Jacksonville Jaguars is very much looking forward to our four home games in London through 2016, and were particularly thrilled and honored that our first opponent will be the San Francisco 49ers," said Jaguars owner Shad Khan. San Francisco will appear in the International Series for a second time. The 449ers hosted the Denver Broncos at Wembley Stadium in 2010, earning a 24-16 victory before a crowd of 83,941. Stephen Nicholas Jersey. . "The 49ers are excited and privileged to once again serve as ambassadors for the NFL and the game of football internationally," said 49ers chief executive officer Jed York. "Our 2010 experience in London was tremendous. The atmosphere at Wembley Stadium on game day was electric. The ability for us to share 49ers football with our faithful fans internationally is a treat for everyone in our organization." This years International Series game features the St. Louis Rams hosting the New England Patriots at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 28. ' ' '

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