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Final Score: Philadelphia 6, San Francisco 5 (10 innings)

Pat Burrell's two-out, two-run home run off Brian Wilson in the bottom of the 10th inning lifted the Philadelphia Phillies to a dramatic 6-5 win over the San Francisco Giants in the opener of a three-game set at Citizens Bank Park. After former Phillie Aaron Rowand gave the Giants the lead with a solo homer in the top of the inning, Wilson came on to try and lock up the save. He allowed a one-out single to Chase Utley, and after Ryan Howard was called out on strikes, Burrell turned on a 3-2 fastball and launched it into the left field seats. Utley went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer for the Phillies, winners in nine of 12. Pedro Feliz had two hits, including a two-run blast, in his first game against the team he spent the first eight years of his major league career with before signing with Philadelphia in the offseason. Burrell's blast made a winner out of J.C. Romero (2-0), who won despite allowing a run on three hits in the tenth inning. Kyle Kendrick pitched six- plus solid innings, allowing three runs on eight hits while tying a career high with six strikeouts. John Bowker had his first career four-hit game for the Giants, who lost despite a 16 to eight advantage in hits. Randy Winn went 3-for-5, while Rowand, Jose Castillo and Emmanuel Burriss each collected a pair of hits. Wilson (0-1) took the loss after allowing two runs in two- thirds of an inning. Starter Pat Misch allowed four runs on five hits over four frames.

Final Score: Florida 6, San Diego 4

Dan Uggla went 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs and four RBI to lead the Florida Marlins past the San Diego Padres, 6-4, in the opener of a three-game set. Luis Gonzalez also added a solo homer for the Marlins, who snapped their season-long three-game skid. Jeremy Hermida finished with three base hits and a run scored. Mark Hendrickson (5-1) got the win by scattering five hits and three runs over seven innings of work. Kevin Gregg got his fifth save of the year, despite allowing a run on two hits in the ninth. Khalil Greene hit a two-run home run for the Padres, who lost for the second time in a row and ninth in their last 11 tries. Kevin Kouzmanoff went 4-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. Justin Germano (0-3) absorbed the loss after he was touched for six runs -- five earned -- on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings of work. Germano has made 11 appearances, eight starts, since his last victory.

Final Score: Pittsburgh 11, Washington 4

Jose Bautista ripped a pair of home runs and finished with four runs batted in, and the Pittsburgh Pirates blasted Washington, 11-4, at Nationals Park. Ryan Doumit finished 3-for-5 with two RBI, while Nate McLouth, Jason Bay, and Chris Gomez each had a pair of hits for the Pirates, who have won two of three. Starter Phil Dumatrait only lasted four innings after giving up four runs on six hits, but four Pittsburgh relievers combined to throw five scoreless innings the rest of the way. Damaso Marte (2-0) threw two perfect innings in relief to pick up the win. Nationals starter John Lannan (2-3) had a scoreless streak of 21 innings come to an end, and he finished the night after just three innings of work, in which he threw 85 pitches and allowed six runs -- five earned -- on six hits and two walks. Felipe Lopez went 2-for-4 with a double and RBI, while Wil Nieves hit a two-RBI double for Washington, which had a four-game win streak snapped.

Final Score: Atlanta 2, Cincinnati 0

Tim Hudson struck out 10 batters while logging his 11th career shutout in Atlanta's 2-0 triumph over the Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game series. Hudson (4-2) allowed three hits and didn't walk a batter, and Brian McCann stroked a two-run homer in the fourth inning. The 32-year-old right-hander recorded the 22nd complete game of his career. Chipper Jones had a pair of hits and scored for the Braves, who snapped a four-game skid. Edinson Volquez (4-1) was tagged with the loss despite surrendering just four hits and two runs. He walked two and had nine strikeouts over six innings. Cincinnati right fielder Ken Griffey Jr. singled in the fourth inning during a 1-for-4 night and remained stuck at 597 career homers as the Reds lost their third straight.

Final Score: Houston 7, Milwaukee 4

Consecutive home runs by Miguel Tejada, Lance Berkman and Carlos Lee highlighted a four-run sixth inning, as the Houston Astros rallied to down the Milwaukee Brewers, 7-4, in the first test of a three-game weekend series at Minute Maid Park. Roy Oswalt (3-3) allowed four runs -- three earned -- on six hits and four walks, while striking out six over six innings to pick up the win. Hunter Pence finished with three runs batted in, blasting a two-run homer in the fifth and solo shot in the eighth for Houston, which has won two of its last three contests. Brad Ausmus, Tejada and Lee each had two hits for the Astros. Carlos Villanueva (1-3) was sharp early on, but was victimized for six runs on nine hits in five-plus frames to absorb the loss. Prince Fielder went 3-for-4 with a run scored, while Ryan Braun clubbed a two-run homer for the Brewers, who have dropped three of their last five outings. Mike Cameron added a solo homer in defeat.

Final Score: St. Louis 5, Chicago 3 (11 innings)

Skip Schumaker hit a game-winning, two-run homer in the 11th inning to lead the St. Louis Cardinals past the Chicago Cubs, 5-3, in the opener of a three-game set from Busch Stadium. Yadier Molina had a double and ended with two RBI for the Cardinals, who have won three in a row and five of their last six contests. Brendan Ryan was responsible for the other run batted in. St. Louis starter Adam Wainwright was not a factor in the decision, despite hurling 6 1/3 innings and giving up just one run on four hits. Ron Villone (1-0) got the win as he yielded just one hit in 2 1/3 frames on the hill. Alfonso Soriano went 1-for-6, although he had all three RBI for the Cubs, who have dropped two in a row and four of their last five. Geovany Soto was the only Cub to record two hits in defeat. Rich Hill started for Chicago, but only lasted two-thirds of an inning and was touched for one run on four walks. Chad Fox (0-1), who had his contract purchased from Triple-A Iowa earlier in the day, was dealt the loss after he surrendered the walk-off homer.

Final Score: Los Angeles 11, Colorado 6

Matt Kemp and Rafael Furcal drove in four runs apiece and the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers scored seven runs in the sixth inning to pull past the Colorado Rockies, 11-6, in the opener of a three-game series at Coors Field. Furcal went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run for the Dodgers, who are riding a seven-game win streak. Kemp had a pair of doubles, while Blake DeWitt drove in two runs and scored twice. Jeff Kent and Russell Martin each collected a pair of hits. Brad Penny (5-2) picked up the win after allowing three runs on three hits over five innings. Scott Podsednik smacked a two-run triple for the Rockies, who have lost 10 of 12. Matt Holliday had two runs batted in, while Willy Taveras scored a run and stole a pair of bases. Jeff Francis (0-3) took the loss, allowing four runs on six hits over 5 1/3 innings. Ryan Speier allowed two runs in one-third of an inning, while struggling former closer Manny Corpas was tagged for four runs in one-third of an inning.

Final Score: New York 7, Arizona 2

Jose Reyes went 4-for-5 with two triples and a double to propel the New York Mets to a 7-2 win over Arizona in the opener of a three-game set with the Diamondbacks. David Wright went 3-for-5 with a double and two-run homer, while Ryan Church doubled and hit a solo shot for the Mets, who have won four of five. Moises Alou returned from the disabled list to play his first game of the season, as he was sidelined after undergoing hernia surgery, and went 1-for-3 with a run batted in. John Maine (3-2) was solid in a six-inning start, giving up just two runs on six hits and a pair of walks, while getting six strikeouts. Micah Owings (4-1) took his first loss of the season after struggling in 5 2/3 innings, as he allowed all seven runs on 11 hits and three walks, while striking out just two. Chris Young and Justin Upton each had two hits, while Miguel Montero added an RBI double for Arizona, which has lost two of three. Second baseman Orlando Hudson left in the fifth inning with a hamstring strain.