Struggling Florida Marlins closer Kevin Gregg says he's taking a break to rest a sore left knee that has bothered him the past three or four weeks. 

Football is the last thing the Marlins need to worry about as they try to keep their faint playoff hopes alive. 

--LF Josh Willingham hit his 10th home run. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Renyel Pinto (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 

Football is the last thing the Marlins need to worry about as they try to keep their faint playoff hopes alive. 

--LF Josh Willingham hit his 10th home run. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Renyel Pinto (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 

Entering his first full season in the majors, Mike Pelfrey was looking to become a consistent contributor for the New York Mets. 

The New York Mets were one strike from defeat before Carlos Beltran came through with the big hit that had eluded them all night. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Renyel Pinto (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 

Rookie right-hander Chris Volstad has pitched 91 innings since being promoted to the majors, and 141 all told this season. 

--The Marlins open a three-game series Friday against the Mets, but it might already be too late for them after finishing an important road trip 4-5. 

A home run by the Braves' Brian McCann and a drive by Hanley Ramirez that didn't go out did in the Florida Marlins. 

The New York Mets increased their lead atop the NL East without playing a game. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Renyel Pinto (left hamstring strain) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug.