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The Philadelphia Phillies have reclaimed first place in the National League East thanks to their six-run rally in the ninth inning that stunned the New York Mets 8-6.

Rick VandenHurk and three relievers combined on a one-hitter and Mike Jacobs hit a three-run homer to help the Florida Marlins blank the Atlanta Braves 4-0. Chipper Jones' sixth-inning single off reliever Joe Nelson was the only Braves hit.

The Milwaukee Brewers have won six in a row after rallying to beat St. Louis 4-3. Bill Hall homered in the top of the ninth for the go-ahead run.

Colorado routed the L.A. Dodgers 10-1 behind an 18 hit attack. Ubaldo Jimenez threw a four-hitter in his first career complete game. Ian Stewart homered and drove in four.

Arizona takes a one game lead over the Dodgers in the NL West by beating the Chicago Cubs 9-2. Conor Jackson homered and drove in three. That's the Cubs' fourth loss in five games since the All-Star break. Their lead in the NL Central is down to one game over Milwaukee.

San Francisco got first inning home runs by Fred Lewis and Bengie Molina and beat Washington 6-3. Molina homered twice. Barry Zito improved to 5-12.

The New York Yankees beat Minnesota 8-2 for their ninth straight home win. Bobby Abrayu hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth and drove in three runs.

Dallas Braden allowed one run over five innings and Jack Hannahan hit a three-run homer as the Oakland Athletics ended a six-game losing streak with an 8-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays lead is down to a-half game over Boston.

J.D. Drew's first inning homer helped the Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2. Dice-K is 11-1 overall and 5-0 on the road.

The Chicago White Sox routed Texas 10-2.

Jeff Mathis hit a go-ahead solo homer in the fifth inning to lead the Angels to a 3-2 victory over the Indians.

Padraig Harrington is celebrating back to back victories in the British Open. Harrington carded a one under 69 to post a four shot victory over Ian Poulter to become the first european player in 100 years to win back to back British Open titles at Royal Birkdale.

Richard S. Johnson won the U.S. Bank Championship by a stroke for his first PGA tour victory. The Swede finished 16 under par.

R.W. Eaks won the Champion's Tour Event in Blaine, Minnesota winning finishing 23 under which is the lowest final score in the tournament's 16 year history.

Ji Young Oh won a playoff against Yani Tseng to win the LPGA State Farm Classic.

The Milwaukee Brewers completed their six game sweep of the Giants with a 7-4 victory. Ryan Braun hit a three run homer and drove in five. The Brewers also left San Francisco with Ray Durham in tow. They've aquired the second baseman for a pair of prospects.

The Yankees beat the A's 2-1 to complete a three game sweep.

Dodgers beat the Dbacks 6-5 to take two of three and pull into a tie for first in the N.L. west. The Angels beat the Bo Sox 5-3.

The Sacramento Monarchs shocked the Detroit Shock 86-85 in Detroit. It was the Shock's first home loss since last year's finals.

Jason Taylor is leaving the only team he's ever played with, the Dolphins to play with the Washington Redskins.

The Rams have signed the second overall pick in this year's draft, signing Defensive End Chris Long to a six year deal.

The World's Oldest Trialthon takes place this Saturday. The 35th annual Eppie's Great Race will take place as scheduled. For those interested in participating check their website at www.thegreatrace.com or call 916.381.0255.

The WTT defending champion Sacramento Capitals will play two home games next week at the Galleria in Roseville. Tuesday they'll host the Boston Lobsters. They'll wrap up their short regular season vs the New York Sporttimes next Wednesday the 23rd.