HE DELIVERS
Tim Wakefield allowed one unearned run in seven innings in a 3-1 win over Toronto. He will pitch Saturday on three days’ rest versus the Yankees.
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American League | Boston’s split of the day-night doubleheader with Toronto, combined with the Yankees’ 17-9 loss to Baltimore, leaves the two rivals tied for the lead in the East.
DEVIL RAYS 5, INDIANS 4: Cleveland lost to Tampa Bay to fall into a tie for the top spot in the wild-card race. The Indians remained two games behind the Chicago White Sox in the Central Division.
National League | Philadelphia’s 3-2 loss to the New York Mets clinched Atlanta’s 14th straight division title. The East champs then made it complete with a 12-3 rout of the Rockies.
ASTROS 3, CARDINALS 1: Roy Oswalt struck out seven and won his fourth game in September, increasing Houston’s wild-card lead to 2 1/2 games.
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ON TAP TODAY
AL: Bronson Arroyo will try to keep the Red Sox on pace with the Yankees as Boston continues its series with the Blue Jays.
NL: Houston will try to add to its growing wild-card lead as Brandon Backe takes the mound against Chris Carpenter and the Cardinals.
