MLB Sweeps Shake Up Playoff Race

The Phillies swept the Marlins at home, knocking Miami to .500 at 64-64 and four games back of the third wild-card spot. Aaron Nola shined for Philadelphia, throwing seven innings with eight strikeouts and allowing just one run. Trade deadline acquisition Luis Arraez hit a two-run homer in the third inning to give the Phillies an early lead they would not relinquish. rocore.sbs

Meanwhile, the Dodgers completed a sweep of the Rockies with Mookie Betts delivering in the clutch. Betts hit his 16th homer of the season in the fourth inning and added an RBI single in the 10th inning to help secure the 6-4 victory. The Phillies now lead the Padres by two games for the second wild-card spot in the National League.