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Final Score: Washington 9, Pittsburgh 8

Cristian Guzman drove in six runs, including a three-run double in the sixth inning, as the Washington Nationals clipped the Pittsburgh Pirates, 9-8, in the third of a four-game series at Nationals Park. Starter Matt Chico gave up five runs -- four earned -- on eight hits in 4 1/3 innings for Washington, which has won five of its last six contests. Jesus Colome (1-1) allowed one hit over 1 2/3 scoreless frames to pick up the win. Guzman finished 4-for-6 at the plate and scored two runs, while Austin Kearns was 2-for-3 with two walks and a run batted in. Paul Maholm (2-3), coming off his third career complete game, struggled on the mound, surrendering seven runs on 10 hits in five-plus innings for the Pirates, who have dropped two of their last three outings. Jose Bautista and Xavier Nady each had three hits and three RBI. Freddy Sanchez, Jason Bay and Adam LaRoche all had two hits, with Sanchez and Bay each scoring two runs.

Final Score: Chicago 9, St. Louis 3

Mike Fontenot hit a three-run homer and finished with four runs batted in to lead the Chicago Cubs in a 9-3 rout of their NL Central foe St. Louis Cardinals. Kosuke Fukudome and Geovany Soto each tallied two RBI for the Cubs, who snapped a two-game skid, but won for only the third time in their last nine tries. Ted Lilly (2-4) got the win as he went seven strong innings while only giving up three runs on six hits. Carlos Marmol threw two innings of perfect relief, although it was not a save situation. Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols each slugged a solo home run for the Cardinals, who saw their three-game win streak halted. Ryan Ludwick accounted for the other RBI. Kyle Lohse (3-1) was dealt the loss after he was knocked around for eight runs on nine hits in six-plus innings on the hill.

Final Score: Arizona 10, New York 4

Augie Ojeda went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and a career-high six RBI, and Brandon Webb became the first seven- game winner in the majors this season, as Arizona used a late rally to roll over the New York Mets, 10-4, at Chase Field. Justin Upton had two hits, three walks, an RBI and scored three times, while Stephen Drew, Chris Young, Conor Jackson and Chris Snyder each collected two hits for the Diamondbacks, who pounded out 15 overall. Webb (7-0), who earlier Saturday was named the National League pitcher of the month for April, picked up the win after giving up four runs on five hits in six innings of work. Mike Pelfrey (2-2) allowed five runs on nine hits and four walks in five frames, and took the loss. Duaner Sanchez got just one out and gave up five runs in a disastrous eighth inning for New York, which has lost two of three. Carlos Delgado hit a three-run homer, while Ryan Church had two hits and Carlos Beltran scored twice.

Final Score: Atlanta 9, Cincinnati 1

Brian McCann stroked a two-run double during a six-run seventh inning, as the Braves pulled away for a 9-1 victory over Cincinnati. Jo-Jo Reyes (1-0), recalled from Triple-A Richmond earlier in the day, allowed four hits and a run over 5 1/3 innings to get the win. The 23- year-old left-hander walked three and struck out five batters. Yunel Escobar had two hits with an RBI and scored twice for Atlanta, which has won two straight after a four-game skid. Jeff Keppinger had two of Cincinnati's four hits. Brandon Phillips knocked in the lone run for the Reds, who lost 2-0 on Friday, have dropped three in a row. Matt Belisle (1-2) was charged with eight hits and two runs over 5 1/3 innings to suffer the defeat.

Final Score: Houston 6, Milwaukee 2

Brandon Backe pitched 5 2/3 innings and added a solo home run as the Houston Astros downed the Milwaukee Brewers, 6-2, in the second of a three-game set at Minute Maid Park. Backe (2-3) gave up two runs on five hits with five walks and three strikeouts while Michael Bourn added a solo home run for the Astros, who have won three of their last four games. Manny Para (1-2) got the loss as he gave up six runs -- five earned -- on nine hits in four-plus innings while Rickie Weeks added a solo home run for the Brewers, who have dropped three of their last four.

Final Score: San Francisco 3, Philadelphia 2 (10 innings)

Bengie Molina went 3-for-5 and knocked in the game-winning run in the top of the 10th inning as the San Francisco Giants edged the Philadelphia Phillies, 3-2, in the middle contest of a three- game set. Randy Winn went 2-for-5 with a run batted in for the Giants, while Fred Lewis belted a solo home run and scored twice. Jack Taschner (1-0) earned the win with a scoreless inning of relief, while Brian Wilson earned his 10th save. Matt Cain threw seven-plus sparkling innings, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out eight, but did not factor in the decision. Chase Utley delivered two of Philadelphia's three hits, including a solo homer, while Geoff Jenkins also connected with a solo shot. Rudy Seanez (2-2) took the loss after allowing a run on four hits in the 10th. Brett Myers had his best start of the season, holding the Giants to two runs on six hits in seven frames and racking up 10 strikeouts.

Final Score: San Diego 7, Florida 2

Adrian Gonzalez went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored to lead the San Diego Padres past the Florida Marlins, 7-2, in the second installment of a three-game set. Tadahito Iguchi finished 2-for-5 with two RBI for the Padres, who halted their recent two-game skid. Kevin Kouzmanoff and Jim Edmonds both recorded a pair of hits, while Brian Giles scored twice. Jake Peavy (4-1) got the win after he went 5 2/3 innings and gave up just two runs on five hits, while striking out eight. Mike Jacobs hit a two-run home run for Florida, which has dropped four of its last five games. Jeremy Hermida went 3-for-4 and scored a run in defeat. Alfredo Amezaga and Mike Rabelo were the only other Marlins to record a hit. Ricky Nolasco (1-3) was dealt the loss after he was touched for six runs on 10 hits in just 4 2/3 frames.

Final Score: Los Angeles 12, Colorado 7

James Loney hit a three-run homer, doubled and drove in six runs as the Los Angeles Dodgers picked up their eighth win in a row with a 12-7 thrashing of the Colorado Rockies in the second of a three- game set at Coors Field. Russell Martin and Jeff Kent each knocked in two runs for the Dodgers, who have improved to 17-13 overall during their current hot streak. Hong-Chih Kuo (1-1) earned the win with 3 2/3 innings of one- run, three-hit, five-strikeout ball in relief of Esteban Loaiza, who allowed five runs on five hits in 2 1/3 innings. Brad Hawpe went 3-for-5 with a home run and four runs batted in for the Rockies, who have lost nine of 11. Matt Holliday added a solo homer for Colorado, while Garrett Atkins doubled and scored two runs. Jorge De La Rosa (0-1) was shelled in his first start since being acquired from Kansas City on Wednesday. De La Rosa allowed nine runs on nine hits in four-plus innings, while Jason Grilli was tagged for two runs in an inning-plus of relief.