Phillies 4, Nationals 3

Philadelphia – Jimmy Rollins made a sliding stop with the bases loaded to start a game-ending double play, and Philadelphia clinched its second consecutive NL East title.

Padres 3, Pirates 2

San Diego – Kevin Kouzmanoff hit a two-run home run in the first inning, and Chris Young pitched six strong innings.

Mets 2, Marlins 0

New York – Desperate to stay in the playoff race, New York brought back Johan Santana early and he delivered, pitching a three-hitter.

With the crowd standing and chanting his name, Santana (16-7) assured the Mets will play at least one more meaningful game at Shea Stadium.

Dodgers 2, Giants 1

San Francisco – Blake DeWitt hit a solo homer and singled in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, and Greg Maddux earned his 355th career victory.

Cubs 7, Brewers 3

Milwaukee – Ben Sheets was roughed up in his return from an injury, and Milwaukee fell back into a tie for the NL wild card.

Braves 11, Astros 5

Houston – Josh Anderson hit two home runs.

Cardinals 8, Reds 5

St. Louis – Albert Pujols hit his 37th home run and reached 100 runs for the seventh time in his first eight seasons.

D’backs 6, Rockies 4

Phoenix – Stephen Drew’s two-run single in the eighth inning led Arizona.