Matt Diaz doubled in the go-ahead run in the eighth Thursday and Atlanta further tightened the National League East race with a 5-2 victory over Philadelphia. The Braves completed a three-game sweep of the Phillies, who dropped back into a first-place tie with idle Florida in the NL East. Atlanta captured its fourth game in a row and climbed within two games of the top spot.

Matt Diaz and Diory Hernandez hit home runs during a six-run fifth Wednesday, powering Atlanta to an 11-1 drubbing of Philadelphia. Jair Jurrjens (6-6) and two relievers combined on a two-hitter, helping the Braves to their third straight win.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Chipper Jones hit three home runs and Matt Diaz tied a National League record by hitting safely in 10 straight at-bats as the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 10-4 Monday night.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Ruben Gotay hit an RBI grounder in the 10th inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 7-6 Wednesday. Devil Rays manager Lou Piniella was ejected in the second by plate umpire Mike Winters for arguing balls and strikes.