Pat Burrell hit a three-run homer in the eighth and the Philadelphia Phillies, the leaders of the National League East, beat the Atlanta Braves for their 10th win in 11 games.

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Although the Dodgers have lost just five games this month, their last loss allowed Arizona to creep two and a half games behind them in the National League West.

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Cubs pitcher Jason Marquis hit a grand slam off the Mets rookie Jon Niese as the Mets continued their slide.

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There is angst, apprehension and despair filling Shea Stadium. The Mets have tried not to look back on last September, because it was so excruciating. But do they think they can look ahead without feeling the same uneasiness that enveloped them a year

MINNEAPOLIS Neither the Chicago White Sox nor the Minnesota Twins have been playing like contenders over the past month. They're determined to change that during the final week of the regular season. The White Sox will bring a 21/2-game lead in the AL

NEW YORK - Jason Marquis became the second pitcher to hit a grand slam against the Mets this season, and the Chicago Cubs clinched home-field advantage throughout the NL playoffs with a 9-5 victory Monday night that damaged New York's post-season