PHILADELPHIA -- Though the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves are currently in the bottom two slots in the National League East, theres a vastly different feeling inside the two clubhouses.An 8-2 win on Monday night was the sixth in seven games for the Phillies (38-46), who were 8-28 from May 20-June 26 thanks to a struggling offense that has suddenly woken up.After averaging 3.11 in its first 71 games of the year, Philadelphia has scored seven-or-more runs in five of its last eight contests and is averaging exactly six runs per game over its last 13.I cant complain about the hitting anymore, manager Pete Mackanin joked after Mondays win. The hitting continues, its great to see.Particularly hot of late has been outfielder Peter Bourjos, who extended his career-best hitting streak to 13 games with a 3-for-3 outing on Monday, raising his average to .278. It had been as low as .217 before the streak began on June 21, but since then hes 24-for-50 (.480) with 13 runs scored and six more batted in.Who ever thought Bourjos had a chance to hit .300 at the start of the year? Mackanin asked. Hes on fire, its good to see that.The Braves (28-55), meanwhile, have lost eight of their last 11 and have the second-worst record in the majors, ahead of only Minnesota (27-55).Interim manager Brian Snitker was searching for positives after the Phillies torched starter Joel De La Rosa for a seven-run second inning on Monday night, a 10-minute strike from which his team never recovered.We come back pretty good as a ballclub but thats hard to overcome when you give up that much, he said. Well regroup tomorrow and try to come out and win the series.On Tuesday, the Phillies will be looking to get starter Zach Eflin his first career major league victory as the 22-year-old right-hander takes the mound for the fifth time since his June 10 callup.After allowing nine runs in 2 2/3 innings in his debut, Eflins only given up seven runs (five earned) in 17 2/3 innings in his last three, for a 2.55 ERA; his last time out, the Phillies won a game that he started for the first time, a 9-8 victory over Arizona that was a no-decision for Eflin.The Braves counter with righty Mike Foltynewicz, who will make his second start since returning from the 15-day DL (bone spurs in elbow) looking to go further than he made it his last time out -- after throwing 61 pitches through three innings against the Miami Marlins on June 30, Foltynewiczs evening ended after a one-hour rain delay.The 24-year-old, who had a 5.64 ERA over his first two years in the majors, has a 3.72 ERA in seven starts this season thanks to improving his ground ball-to-fly ball ratio and cutting down on his walks. 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At a news conference Tuesday where it was thought that the fiery Schallibaum may be shown the door after a dismal finish to the Major League Soccer season, team president Joey Saputo said no decision has been made on whether the Swiss Volcano will be back in 2014. HOUSTON -- The Houston Rockets didnt seem too impressed with their latest entry in the NBA record book.The Rockets made an NBA-record 24 3-pointers, led by Eric Gordons 7-for-12 effort, and beat the New Orleans Pelicans 122-100 Friday night.We just played how we play, said Harden, who shot 6 for 12 on 3s and finished with 29 points. It didnt feel no different. We shot the basketball, open 3s and you know -- they went in.Harden also had 11 rebounds and 13 assists for his sixth triple-double of the season and 15th of his career -- passing Hakeem Olajuwon for the most in franchise history.The best player in Rockets history -- The Dream, Harden said. For me, its an unbelievable accomplishment. Credit to my teammates for knocking down their shots. Im just trying to make an impact on the game thats all.Ryan Anderson made Houstons 24th 3-pointer of the game with 32 seconds remaining, and the Toyota Center crowd erupted in celebration of the record.Gordon confidently predicted that the best is yet to come.I wouldnt doubt before the seasons over that well break that record again, Gordon said. I think itll happen again, for sure. A lot of teams like to load up and not let us get layups and force us to shoot 3s so why not?In picking up their ninth straight win, the Rockets attempting 61 3s -- making 39.3 percent -- to shatter their own record of 50 set earlier this year. They broke the NBA record for 3s made in a game, shared by Houston in 2013 and Orlando in 2009.Theyve added another dimension to the game because of their ability to be able to shoot the way they do, Rockets coach Mike DAntoni said.Trevor Ariza added 20 points and Patrick Beverley had 13 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists for Houston.Anthony Davis scored 19 points in 22 minutes for New Orleans and rested much of the second half after Houston built a lead as big as 24 points. Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry later said Davis was kicked in his lower leg and was limping so he held him from playing in the fourth quarter.Houston attempted 31 3s in the first two quarters, an NBA record for a half. The Rockets made 14 3s in the first half, entering the break with a 45.2-percent clip. Houston entered the game attempting 37.6 3s per game, tops in the league, and making 38.4 percent.Gentry said Houstons offense is fueled by Hardens abilities as a playmaker.He conttrols the game, Gentry said.dddddddddddd The game is played at his pace. Hes leading the league in assists and he has a lot of shooters around him. He can score and hes playing like an MVP candidate. If you look around the league right now, hes as good as anybody playing.Pelicans point guard Tim Frazier played through a right wrist sprain in his hometown, several miles from his alma mater of Strake Jesuit.There was plenty of familiarity between the two teams. Three Rockets players -- Gordon, Ariza and Anderson -- played previously for New Orleans, while the Pelicans Terrence Jones and Omer Asik are former Rockets. Additionally, Pelicans coach Gentry served as an assistant for Rockets coach DAntoni in Phoenix.TIP-INSPelicans: After playing 11 minutes in his first game of the season on Thursday night against Indiana, Tyreke Evans (knee) was given the night off for rest. ... SF Solomon Hill did not travel with the team to Houston as he stayed in New Orleans with his girlfriend in anticipation of the couples first child.Rockets: C Clint Capela fouled out of the game early in the fourth quarter. He had eight points and 11 rebounds in 22 minutes. ... Harden made 6 of 12 3-pointers, while Ariza made 5 of 14. ... Three Rockets players had double-digit rebounds and Houston outrebounded New Orleans 57-47.REMEMBERING SAGERBefore the National Anthem, the Rockets remembered TNT broadcaster Craig Sager, who died Thursday at 65 after a lengthy battle with leukemia. There was a moment of silence in Sagers honor and fans in the Toyota Center gave a standing ovation when his picture was shown on the videoboard. Sager attended several Rockets games while receiving treatment at nearby MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.HONORING RUDY TAs part of their ongoing celebration of their 50th season, the Rockets honored former player and coach Rudy Tomjanovich with a video montage after the first quarter. Tomjanovich was in attendance and received a lengthy ovation from the crowd. Tomjanovich played for the Rockets from 1970-81, and coached the team from 1991-2003 -- winning back-to-back championships in 1994 and 1995.UP NEXTPelicans: Att San Antonio on Sunday night.Rockets: At Minnesota on Saturday night. ' ' '