one fine day

Cliff Lee might have registered the best day by any Mississippian in the majors this season in Philadelphia’s 12-2 win over Miami on Monday. The former Meridian Community College star worked eight innings, struck out 14 and walked none for his 14th win and also went 3-for-4 with a triple and four RBIs. Though it came in a game between also-rans, it’s still tough to beat that performance. … In a game with postseason implications, Ole Miss product Zack Cozart belted his 11th home run of the year and drove in four runs all told to spur Cincinnati past Houston 6-1. The Reds gained a game on Pittsburgh and St. Louis in the National League Central race; Cincy is 2.5 games back. … Ex-UM standout Lance Lynn pitched fairly well (6 1/3 innings, 2 runs) for St. Louis, but the Cardinals lost 6-2 to Colorado. Lynn, a 13-game winner, has not notched a victory since Aug. 4 and is 1-5 with a 4.62 ERA in his last 10 starts. He may find his status for the postseason rotation in jeopardy.