Cubs 6, Reds 0: At Cincinnati, Alfonso Soriano’s leadoff homer snapped Chicago out of its doldrums and the Cubs wrapped up the Central title.

Diamondbacks 4, Rockies 2: At Denver, Brandon Webb (18-10) and Arizona clinched a playoff spot and put a crimp in Colorado’s postseason plans.

Phillies 6, Nationals 0: At Philadelphia, Cole Hamels struck out 13 as the Phillies beat Washington to take over the East lead from New York.

Marlins 7, Mets 4: At New York, Oliver Perez hit a pair of batters with the bases loaded and the Mets lost to Florida.

Padres 6, Brewers 3: At Milwaukee, Khalil Greene hit a go-ahead double as San Diego eliminated the Brewers from postseason contention.

Cardinals 6, Pirates 1: At Pittsburgh, Jim Edmonds broke open a tight game with a three-run single and St. Louis defeated the Pirates.

Dodgers 8, Giants 3: At Los Angeles, David Wells capped off his year with a victory over San Francisco.

Braves 7, Astros 2: At Houston, Jeff Francoeur hit a two-run homer to lead Atlanta past the Astros.

Associated Press