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CINCINNATI (AP) tion before his bases-loaded at-bat.“(Odor) even said http://www.angelsfanproshop.com/authentic-zack-cozart-jersey , ‘If this guy throws me a slider for a strike, I’m going to take it deep,” manager Chris Woodward said.He sure did.Article continues below ...Odor hit Wandy Peralta’s over-the-plate slider for his fourth career grand slam, and the Texas Rangers went with their bullpen from start to finish — even getting an interleague hit from a pitcher, too — while beating the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 on Friday night.Odor’s homer off Wandy Peralta highlighted a game full of big Rangers moments, including Elvis Andrus‘ second theft of home on the back end of a double steal and Delino Deshields‘ on-field reunion with his father.The biggest hit came from Odor, who has struggled all season but is finally making solid contact. In the last six games, he has raised his average from .165 to .182.“I’m just trying to stay positive and do my work in the (batting) cage,” Odor said. “I’m feeling better the last couple of games.”DeShields was participating in a game with his father — Reds first base coach Delino — for the first time in the majors. He singled off Tyler Mahle (2-7) to start a two-run rally in the first inning, scored a run and added a sacrifice fly.“It’s nerve-racking for me to watch him play,” the elder DeShields said. “I’ve played in front of packed houses, but there’s nothing like watching your kids play.”The Rangers went with a bullpen day, using reliever Jesse Chavez as a starter for the fourth time this season. He allowed one hit in a season-high three scoreless innings and contributed his second career hit . Brett Martin (1-0) got his first major league win as four Rangers relievers combined on a five-hitter.“It literally couldn’t have worked out better,” Woodward said.Former starter Drew Smyly pitched the last three innings for his first save since 2013 with Detroit and No. 3 for his career. Smyly was moved to the bullpen after giving up 19 runs in his last three games.“It’s not anything new for me, it’s just been a while,” Smyly said.Andrus’ dirt-raising theft of home in the first inning came on the back end of a double steal with Asdrubal Cabrera. When catcher Curt Casali threw to second, Andrus dashed and slid head-first, his left hand catching the back of the plate as he beat shortstop Jose Iglesias‘ throw.Umpire Jerry Meals called him out, but Andrus was ruled safe after a replay review. It was his sixth career steal of home and the Rangers’ second in six games. Odor had a straight steal of home last Sunday against Oakland.Joey Votto was back in the Reds’ lineup after coming through a pregame workout without problem. Votto left a game Wednesday with a stiff back. He singled Shohei Ohtani Jersey , grounded out and struck out twice.RANGERS MOVETexas acquired right-hander Jake Petricka from Milwaukee for a player to be named or cash. The 31-year-old reliever had no record and a 3.38 ERA in six appearances for the Brewers in April. He was assigned to Triple-A Nashville.INTERLEAGUEThe Rangers are 7-6 in interleague game this season. The Reds are 2-4.STARTING OFF …Chavez’s other starts this season were at Houston on May 11 (one inning), May 22 against Seattle (1 2/3 innings), and May 28 at Seattle (one inning).… AND A HITChavez singled in the second inning. He also struck out, leaving him 2 for 19 career with 17 strikeouts.SLICK PLAYIglesias dived in the grass in left field to get a grounder by Tim Federowicz in the second inning, popped to his feet and threw him out .TRAINER’S ROOMRangers: Outfielder Joey Gallo could begin a rehab assignment next week. He has been on the injury list since June 2 with a strained left oblique.Reds: Infielder Alex Blandino was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Louisville. He’s recovering from a torn ACL last July. … Left-hander Alex Wood is scheduled to throw to hitters on Tuesday. He has been sidelined since spring training by a back injury.UP NEXTRangers: Left-hander Mike Minor (5-4) is 0-1 in his last four starts despite allowing only six earned runs. The Rangers have scored five runs behind him in those four games.Reds: Tanner Roark (4-5) has lost both of his June starts, giving up eight runs in 11 innings. WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 3½ hours before the start of what many expect to be his last game at Nationals Park as a member of the Washington Nationals, Bryce Harper stood at his locker and let his eyes linger on that familiar white jersey with the curly red “W” on the front and his last name on the back.Then Harper, who can become a free agent at season’s end, put on his full uniform, right down to the stirrups — the only player ready that far ahead of Washington’s 9-3 victory in its home finale against the Miami Marlins, which was stopped Wednesday after seven innings because of rain.“I knew I wanted to get here and put the ‘uni’ on right away, and just cherish that moment, if it’s going to be the last time or not,” the outfielder said beforehand. “I can’t really stand here and say it’s going to be ‘farewell’ or anything like that, because nobody knows. Nobody knows what this offseason holds.”The storm arrived, naturally, as Harper stood in the on-deck circle while the last out of the seventh was recorded. That scrapped manager Dave Martinez’s plan to remove Harper from his spot in right field during the top of the ninth, to allow spectators a chance to salute him.Still, fans did get to greet him with signs Brandon Phillips Jersey , standing ovations and chants of “Let’s go, Harper!” for each at-bat. He went 0 for 4 with a pair of strikeouts.“Just running out there, I wasn’t really thinking about it being my last game or anything like that,” he said afterward. “My heart lies here.”If this was, indeed, a “goodbye” to Harper, consider it also a “welcome” to someone the Nationals could count on to replace his outfield production, 21-year-old rookie Victor Robles. He delivered the first four-hit game of his nascent career, including a three-run homer and a two-run double, and stole a base, to boot.“Harp has been a great help to me,” Robles said through a translator. “So I wish him all the best. Hopefully he’s back. And if he’s not, I wish him all the best. He’s going to be missed if he’s not.”Harper’s take on his fellow outfielder?“Watching Robles, what he did today, that was a lot of fun,” Harper said. “Tried to enjoy that the best I could.”The Nationals — 81-78 and, like the Marlins, missing the playoffs — close the season with a three-game series at Colorado.“This is my home,” said Harper Barry Larkin Jersey , the only NL player with 100 RBIs, 100 runs and 100 walks in 2018. “This is my city.”The Nationals drafted him No. 1 overall at age 17 in 2010, then called him up to the majors at 19. He was the NL Rookie of the Year in 2012, then a unanimous MVP selection in 2015.A team that lost 100 games in a season twice before Harper came aboard won four NL East titles with the slugger (although never won a playoff series).He sparked raucous celebrations at his home stadium when he won the Home Run Derby during All-Star weekend this July.“It’s like I’m standing here like a 35-year old, but I’m only 25. So it’s the first time going through something like this, of course,” Harper said.Asked what it would take for him to return to Washington, he replied: “I’ve got to know if I’m in” the team’s plans.“Everybody knows what could possibly happen,” he added. “I could be out of here or I could be back.”Needless to say, folks such as Martinez and Harper’s teammates would prefer the latter.“He wants to be back here. I know that,” the rookie skipper said. “We’ve got three games left. He’s going to wear a Nationals uniform for three more games and hopefully for many, many years after that. So we’ll see.”Until it’s been determined, Harper’s 2019 destination will be the talk of baseball.STAT LINESIn his first start in the majors, Washington RHP Kyle McGowin left because of a blister on the middle finger of his pitching hand after walking the first two batters in the fifth inning. He gave up no runs and just one hit. Wander Suero (4-1) got the win with one inning of scoreless relief. Marlins starter Wei-Yin Chen (6-12) went four innings, allowing four earned runs and seven hits.TRAINER’S ROOMNationals: 1B Ryan Zimmerman left after the second inning because his back tightened up.UP NEXTMarlins: RHP Corey Oswalt (3-3, 6.08) starts Friday’s series opener at the Mets.Nationals: RHP Joe Ross (0-1, 4.09 ERA) pitches Friday at the Rockies.