Angels 9, Mariners 5 - With the best record in baseball, the Halos have secured at least a tie for their third AL West crown in four years. They can close it out tomorrow night (or pretty much anytime in the next couple weeks) and be the first team in baseball to clinch a playoff birth. There were some fireworks on the field on Thursday (Vladimir Guerrero popped one out of the park) and on the mound (some head-hunting pitches led to a shoving match).

Rockies 9, Dodgers 4 - The Blew Crew were swept in four straight in Colorado -- and a playoff bound team does not get swept. This week signaled the beginning of the end for the Dodger's season. At least there were some fireworks in this game, too. Both teams had two dingers.

Elsewhere - More on a soccer player being elusive and being punched ... Speaking of soccer, it's one heckuva' workout ... Bills player who was in horrific spine injury may be walking soon. Truly a miracle ... Oscar De La Hoya cross dressing photos said to be fake.

Today's Action - Seattle @ Angels (7:05pm) ... Dodgers @ Arizona (6:40pm) ... Ducks @ San Jose (7:30pm)

AP photo by Jeff Lewis.