The Mets clinch their first NL East title and first postseason berth since 2006, when the team routs Cincinnati at the Great American Ball Park, 10-2. New York, needing only an 88-67 record to capture the flag, took advantage of the season-long woes of the heavily-favored Nationals.

Aaron Altherr hits an inside-the-park grand slam and adds three more hits including another homer as the Phillies defeat the Nationals, 8 – 2. The last player to have hit a slam inside-the-park was Randy Winn in 1999 and the last for the Phillies was Ted Kazanski in 1956.

Jose Fernandez has the worst start of his career for the Marlins, giving up a lead-off homer to Nick Markakis of the Braves on his way to a four-run 1st inning, and leaves after allowing 6 runs in 5 innings, but his teammates pick him up, and he ends up a 12 – 11 winner. He is now 17-0 at home for his career, breaking the record for most consecutive wins at home at the start of a career that was shared by Johnny Allen and LaMarr Hoyt.

2015 – The Royals claim their first division title since 1985 as they clinch first place in the AL Central with a 10 – 4 win over the Mariners. The title confirms that their appearance in last year’s World Series was no fluke.

Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra, winner of three MVP Awards who also holds the all-time record by playing in 14 World Series, passes away at age 90. He is just as famous for his aphorisms, and one of them is appropriate for the occasion: “You should always go to other people’s funerals, otherwise, they won’t come to yours.”

Jake Arrieta of the Cubs becomes the first 20-game winner in the major leagues this year when he defeats the Brewers, 4 – 0, becoming the first Cubs pitcher tor each the mark since Jon Lieber in 2001. 3B Kris Bryant sets a club record for a rookie by belting his 26th homer.

The Fresno Grizzlies beat the Columbus Clippers, 7 – 0, in the Triple-A National Championship Game. Chris Devenski throws a perfect game for five innings before Audy Ciriaco singles; Devenski fans 9 in 7 innings of one-hit ball. Alex Presley has 3 hits, two runs and a RBI.

Jeff Samardzija pitches a one-hitter against the Tigers in the opening game was the White Sox sweep a doubleheader, 2 – 0 and 3 – 2. Erik Johnson is the winner in the second game. The losses guarantee that the Tigers will finish with a losing record for the first time since 2008.

All-Star Shelby Miller loses his 15th straight decision for the Braves, 4 – 0 to the Mets. It is the 23rd consecutive start without a win for Miller, who has been a victim of poor run support all season and falls to 5-16 on the year. Jonathon Niese is the winner

Kendrys Morales sets a Royals franchise record with 15 total bases in a 10 – 3 win over Detroit. Morales has the first three-homer game by a Royals player since 1991 and adds a triple as well. Kris Medlen pitches the first five innings for the win, while Danny Duffy goes the last four for his first career save.