MLB Sweeps Shake Up Playoff Race

The Philadelphia Phillies completed a sweep of the Miami Marlins, knocking them to .500 at 64-64 and four games back of the third wild-card spot. Aaron Nola delivered a strong performance with seven innings pitched, eight strikeouts, and one run allowed. Second baseman Luis Arraez contributed with a two-run homer in the third inning, giving Philadelphia a 3-0 lead they would maintain to win 4-1.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Colorado Rockies with standout performances from Mookie Betts, who hit his 16th homer of the season and drove in the game-winning run in extras. The Dodgers now hold a firm position in the NL playoff race, while the Marlins look to rebound against the Nationals this weekend. palladian.co.za