Ryan Klesko has four hits including a grand slam off Bobby Jones, to pace the Braves to a 10 – 2 win over the Mets. Jones faces eight batters, walking four and retiring none. Greg Maddux easily wins his 19th. Klesko’s slam gives the Braves 12 for the year, a new major league record. The Braves set another record as they become the first team to clinch six straight postseason appearances.

Ryan Klesko has four hits including a grand slam off Bobby Jones, to pace the Braves to a 10 – 2 win over the Mets. Jones faces eight batters, walking four and retiring none. Greg Maddux easily wins his 19th. Klesko’s slam gives the Braves 12 for the year, a new major league record. The Braves set another record as they become the first team to clinch six straight postseason appearances.

Mo Vaughn responds to the boos of the crowd with a two-run home run in the 8th inning to lead Boston past Toronto, 4 – 3. Vaughn, who makes it 4 – 2 with the homer off Dan Plesac, is booed during introductions and during his first three at-bats in response to his earlier comments that he does not want to return to the Red Sox next season.

Mo Vaughn responds to the boos of the crowd with a two-run home run in the 8th inning to lead Boston past Toronto, 4 – 3. Vaughn, who makes it 4 – 2 with the homer off Dan Plesac, is booed during introductions and during his first three at-bats in response to his earlier comments that he does not want to return to the Red Sox next season.

Mark McGwire blasts his 53rd homer, the most since 1961, to pace the Cards to a 12 – 9 win over the Cubs. Rod Myers serves up the gopher ball.

Mark McGwire blasts his 53rd homer, the most since 1961, to pace the Cards to a 12 – 9 win over the Cubs. Rod Myers serves up the gopher ball.