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WASHINGTON -- With injuries and struggles decimating the Cleveland Indians starting rotation, Josh Tomlin had been a rock.That hasnt been the case the past two starts when Tomlin has failed to get through the fifth inning. For the second consecutive outing, Tomlin allowed seven earned runs, this time in a 7-4 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.Tomlin (11-5) allowed those runs on eight hits in four-plus innings while striking out four. Jayson Werth crushed a three-run home run in the second inning, and three hits in the fifth ended Tomlins outing.Ive been prone to home runs all year, but they come usually when no ones on base or limited traffic, Tomlin said. Right now theres traffic. It seems like Im beginning to have to work around guys. I make a mistake, I pay for it.It didnt help Tomlin that right fielder Abraham Almonte appeared to lose a ball in the sun on what turned into Werths ground-rule double in the first and had a ball go off his glove for an RBI double by Daniel Murphy in the fifth.Tomlin accepted blame for giving up hits, but manager Terry Francona wouldve liked to see Almonte make a couple of plays for his pitcher.He made some mistakes and paid for it, Francona said. The first inning, Abe was fighting the sun, turns into a double, thats the run. And then on the line drive to right, looked like Abe had it and looked to the wall, hit him in the glove. That would have been first and second with one out as opposed to a full-fledged rally.Almonte said the sun was difficult and that he lost control when he got close to the wall.You always want to do your best and help the team win and thats the main goal, Almonte said. Some days its not obviously what youre looking for and today was one of those days.?The Indians offense had its share of success against Washingtons Gio Gonzalez (8-9), including Francisco Lindors two-run home run in the third and RBI doubles by Almonte and Jose Ramirez. Ramirez went 3 for 4 with an RBI to extend his hitting streak to 14 games.TRAINERS ROOMIndians: Francona returned after a health scare caused him to miss the series opener Tuesday. Francona, who has a history of blood clots and pulmonary embolisms, complained of chest pain and had an elevated heart rate but reported feeling better by Wednesday. ... Francona said RHP Tommy Hunter threw a simulated game Tuesday and was progressing well from a non-baseball injury.UNCLE CARRASCOIndians pitcher Carlos Carrasco passed his U.S. citizenship test last week, which was cause for celebration. Carrasco wore an Uncle Sam costume for the flight back to Cleveland, posing with thumbs up for the teams Twitter account .UP NEXTIndians: RHP Corey Kluber (11-8, 3.22 ERA) starts the series opener back in Cleveland against RHP Jhoulys Chacin (3-7, 5.27) and the Los Angeles Angels. Nike Free Canada Online . Giroud, who wasnt in the starting lineup for two matches after allegations about his private life and a decline in form, scored twice in the first half. Tomas Rosickys chip made it 3-0 before half time at Emirates Stadium, while defender Laurent Koscielny scored an unmarked header in the second half. Nike Free Canada Sale . Still, Brewers manager Ron Roenicke thought taking him out before the fifth inning was an unusual move. "Im looking up at the board and hes got two hits given up and one run, and Im taking him out after the fourth inning," Roenicke said. http://www.discountnikefreecanada.com/ .Y. - New Orleans forward Anthony Davis was chosen Friday to replace the injured Kobe Bryant in the NBA All-Star game that will be played in his home city. Wholesale Nike Free . -- Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings was selected Monday to his second straight Pro Bowl, while guard Kyle Long made it after a solid rookie season. Cheap Nike Free Canada . -- San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks was fined $15,570 by the NFL on Wednesday for his hit on Saints quarterback Drew Brees last Sunday. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Patrick Smith caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from backup quarterback Ronald Butler with 5:48 remaining, lifting Tennessee State to a 31-24 win over Bethune-Cookman on Saturday.Jamaruz Thompkins tied the game for Bethune-Cookman (0-2) on a 20-yard run earlier in the fourth quarter. The Wildcats forced a three-and-out to get the ball back, but fellow backup Anthony Cruz was intercepted by Terrell Bonds to set up the game-winning score.Bonds picked off Akevious Williams on the ensuing drive, giiving the ball back to the Tigers (3-0) on their 45-yard line with 3:50 to play and a seven-point lead.dddddddddddd.Butler finished 8 of 16 for 68 yards with two touchdowns and an interception after replacing OShay Ackerman-Carter in the second quarter. Earl Harrison carried the ball 14 times for the Tigers, totaling 154 yards and a score.Thompkins finished with 58 yards on six carries. ' ' '