Prado, Costanza help Braves edge Dodgers  —  ATLANTA—Martin Prado hit a game-ending RBI single in the ninth inning and the Atlanta Braves snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers' six-game winning streak with a 4-3 victory on Sunday.  —  The Braves avoided getting swept in a three-game series for the first time this season.

Mets beat Nationals; Hernandez loses final start  —  WASHINGTON — Willie Harris had a pinch-hit two-run single, highlighting a four-run rally in the sixth inning that lifted the New York Mets a 6-3 win over the Nationals and spoiled what was likely Livan Hernandez's final game with Washington.

Marcum stellar for seven innings, Brewers blank Houston  —  HOUSTON — Shaun Marcum allowed his only hit with one out in the sixth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Houston Astros 4-0 Sunday for a three-game series sweep.  —  Ryan Braun homered among his three hits and drove in two runs for Milwaukee.

Mike Stanton not in starting lineup for Florida Marlins today against Roy Halladay  —  Mike Stanton was not in the starting lineup today as the Marlins face Roy Halladay, but manager Jack McKeon hoped he'd be available to pinch hit.  —  Stanton left Saturday's game in the fifth inning after he tumbled running out a grounder.

Final: Rangers 11, Red Sox 4  —  Game over: Rangers 11, Red Sox 4  —  Texas had 15 hits and hammered the Sox again.  The Rangers won the season series 6-4 and scored 65 runs.  —  Lackey (12-11) was the loser and Harrison (11-9) was the winner.  It was played before 37,744 at Fenway …

Hellickson throws four-hitter as Rays crush Orioles  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jeremy Hellickson threw a four-hitter, Reid Brignac had three RBIs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-1 on Sunday.  —  Hellickson (12-10) has two complete games this season, both against the Orioles.

Yankees sweep away Blue Jays  —  Derek Jeter tied a career high with five RBIs, CC Sabathia earned his 19th win and the New York Yankees polished off a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays with a 9-3 victory Sunday.  —  Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Nick Swisher all homered for the AL East leaders …

Alex Liddi could make history for Italy  —  Any day now, Alex Liddi could make history.  —  If the Mariners promote him to the majors after his season at Class AAA Tacoma concludes on Monday, Liddi will become the first player born and raised in Italy to play in the big leagues.

Hochevar Leads Royals Past Indians  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Luke Hochevar pitched eight innings of three-hit ball and the Kansas City Royals handed the Cleveland Indians a costly loss, 5-1 on Saturday night.  —  Hochevar (10-10) allowed an unearned run, struck out eight and walked one while throwing a career-high 117 pitches.

Alderson, Mets gameplan for cheap offseason  —  Mets on Twitter  —  Regardless of who — if anyone — joins the Wilpons in ownership between now and the offseason, the Mets' payroll is going down.  Way down.  —  Mets officials continue to say there are not even firm ticket prices for next year and …