• Mets split DH with Phils, stay atop East (AP)

  

  The Mets want this September to end much better than the last one. Carlos Delgado and Johan Santana give them two big reasons to believe it will. Delgado hit two long homers and drove in four runs, backing a huge win by Santana as New York beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Sunday night for a doubleheader split.

  
  

• Red Sox win, now 1 1/2 back of Rays (AP)

  

  David Ortiz immediately tossed the bat aside. Big Papi hadn't forgotten the home run trot. And the Boston Red Sox haven't forgotten how to make September exciting in Beantown. Ortiz homered for the first time in 20 games, Paul Byrd pitched 6 2-3 scoreless innings for his fourth straight victory and the Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers 7-2 Sunday, moving within 1 1/2 games of the AL East lead.

  
  

• Dodgers beat Arizona to go up 1 1/2 (AP)

  

  The Dodgers appear to have the Arizona Diamondbacks on the run, although they won't dare admit it. James Loney had three RBIs and Los Angeles completed a three-game sweep of Arizona on Sunday with a 5-3 victory that gave it a 1 1/2 -game lead on the Diamondbacks in the NL West. It was the eighth series of three or more games that the Dodgers have swept, including a four-game set against the...

  
  

• Mets say Wagner may be out for season (AP)

  Billy Wagner is expected to miss the rest of the season, leaving the New York Mets without their All-Star closer as they try to maintain a slim lead in the NL East. Wagner has been sidelined since Aug. 3 because of a tender pitching elbow. He has tried several times to work his way back, but hasn't been able to shake the pain.

• Purcey helps Jays top Rays, finish sweep (AP)

  

  Matt Garza and David Purcey locked up in another great pitching matchup, but this time it was Purcey who picked up the win. The rookie left-hander pitched eight shutout innings, helping Toronto complete a three-game sweep with a 1-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, and extending the Blue Jays' winning streak to eight games.

  
  

• Indians' Lee picks up MLB-best 21st win (AP)

  

  Cliff Lee said he does not pinch himself about the dream season he is having. Lee won his 10th straight decision, the longest winning streak in the majors this season, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Sunday. Lee, who leads the majors with 21 wins, is 10-0 in 11 starts since a July 6 loss at Minnesota.

  
  

• Padres' Young perfect for 7 2-3 in win (AP)

  

  Chris Young came within four outs of perfection, a major accomplishment for a guy whose season has been anything but perfect. Young retired the first 23 Brewers in order before Gabe Kapler homered, and the San Diego Padres beat Milwaukee 10-1 on Sunday. Not bad for a guy who missed nine weeks after a scorching liner from Albert Pujols broke his nose.

  
  

• Reds rally past Cubs with 3 in 9th (AP)

  

  Lou Piniella got lost on his way to Cincinnati, and the Chicago Cubs manager wasn't in the mood to talk as he headed out of town Sunday. Jolbert Cabrera hit a game-ending RBI single off Cubs closer Kerry Wood to complete Cincinnati's three-run ninth inning and give the Reds a 4-3 win. NL Central-leading Chicago has lost seven of eight and is off Monday before beginning a three-game series at St.

  
  

• Saunders helps Angels avoid sweep (AP)

  

  As soon as he arrived, Mark Teixeira heard the warning from Angels manager Mike Scioscia: Forget about October. Teixeira's still trying to keep it out of mind even though the playoffs are very much in sight. Joe Saunders flashed his All-Star form while earning his first win in over a month, and Los Angeles rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 Sunday, avoiding a three-game sweep.

  
  

• Twins fail to gain ground on White Sox (AP)

  

  The Minnesota Twins are starting to wilt in the heat of the pennant race. Minnesota got another mediocre outing from its starting pitcher, the bullpen failed to get a key out, and the timely hits were again absent in a 7-5 loss to Detroit on Sunday. Miguel Cabrera, Magglio Ordonez and Dusty Ryan homered for the Tigers.

  
  

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