Edwin Encarnacion went 2-for-4 with two runs batted in and also saved at least one run with his glove, as the Cincinnati Reds took the opener of a three-game set with the St. Louis Cardinals, 4-3, at Busch Stadium. Ken Griffey, Jr., Brandon Phillips and Adam Dunn had two hits apiece, with Phillips and Dunn each knocking a run for the Reds, who won their third in a row. Bronson Arroyo (1-3) allowed three runs on six hits while fanning six to earn his first win of 2008, and Francisco Cordero picked up his fourth save. Todd Wellemeyer (2-1) yielded four runs on seven hits over his six innings to take the loss, while Rick Ankiel, Albert Pujols and Chris Duncan each had a pair of hits for St. Louis. Ankiel's home run accounted for one Cardinals tally, while Troy Glaus and Cesar Izturis had the other St. Louis RBI.
Final Score: Arizona 5, Houston 3
Dan Haren bounced back from his first loss as a Diamondback, pitching 7 2/3 solid frames in Arizona's 5-3 victory over Houston in the opener of a three-game set. Haren (4-1) gave up three runs on five hits with five strikeouts and one walk. Mark Reynolds knocked in a pair of runs for the Diamondbacks, who began their 10-game homestand with their third win in four tries. Brandon Lyon pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his eighth save of the campaign. Chris Sampson (1-3) was handed the loss after not making it out of the fifth frame. The right-hander gave up five runs on seven hits with a pair of walks in 4 1/3 innings. Miguel Tejada, Hunter Pence and Mark Loretta drove in runs for Houston, which has lost three in a row after a six-game winning streak.
Final Score: San Francisco 4, Colorado 0
Aaron Rowand drove in two runs and Matt Cain threw into the sixth inning to snap a personal 10-game winless stretch, as the Giants blanked the Colorado Rockies, 4-0, in the opener of a three- game series. Cain (1-2), who posted his first win since last August 28, when he beat the Rockies, allowed four hits, walked five and struck out three in 5 1/3 innings. The right-hander moved to a 6-3 lifetime against Colorado. Ray Durham had two hits with an RBI and scored twice, while Rich Aurilia drove in the other run, as San Francisco snapped a two-game skid, but won for the fourth time in six games. Franklin Morales (1-2) was charged with six hits and four runs over 4 1/3 innings in the loss. He also walked five and had one strikeout. Garrett Atkins and Yorvit Torrealba each had two hits for the defending National League champions, losers in eight of their last nine games.
Pittsburgh at New York, postponed
Monday's contest between the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets at Shea Stadium was postponed due to rain, and will be rescheduled for August 11 at 1:10 p.m. (et). Pittsburgh's Ian Snell and New York's Johan Santana, the scheduled starters for the contest, are expected to take the hill when the series begins on Tuesday.
Cole Hamels allowed a pair of runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six over 7 1/3 innings of work, and the Philadelphia Phillies used a four-run eighth to put away the San Diego Padres, 7-4, in the opener of the three-game series at Citizens Bank Park. Hamels (3-3) cruised through the early portion of the affair, not allowing a hit until the fourth inning. The young southpaw stayed ahead of batters all night, throwing first-pitch strikes to 22 of the 27 batters he faced, and notched his first career win against San Diego. Hamels has lasted at least seven innings in each of his six starts this season. Carlos Ruiz scored twice and knocked in a pair of runs, and Jayson Werth, Eric Bruntlett and Pedro Feliz each had one run batted in and one run scored for the Phillies, who have triumphed in four of their last five outings and seven of nine. Ryan Howard brought in a run, and Greg Dobbs added a pinch-hit RBI double. Greg Maddux (2-2) absorbed the loss and remains stuck at 349 career wins. In three starts aiming for No. 350, Maddux is 0-2 with one no-decision. He had won his last two decisions against Philadelphia, but hurled 6 1/3 innings and surrendered three runs on eight hits and a walk while fanning two in the losing effort.
Final Score: Washington 6, Atlanta 3
Ryan Zimmerman went 3-for-4 with a home run and three runs batted in, and his two-run double spurred a four-run rally in the seventh to push the Washington Nationals past the Atlanta Braves, 6-3, in the opener of a two-game set at Nationals Park. Nick Johnson also homered for the Nationals, winners in four of their last five. Lastings Milledge added a two-run double. Saul Rivera (2-1) earned the win with a scoreless inning in relief of starter Tim Redding, who allowed two runs on four hits over six frames. Jon Rauch earned his fifth save after bailing out Chad Cordero in the ninth. Chipper Jones was 2-for-5 with a solo homer for the Braves, losers of four straight. Mark Teixeria doubled and scored, while Mark Kotsay and Kelly Johnson drove in a run apiece. Blaine Boyer (0-3) took the loss after being tagged for four runs on three hits in one-third of an inning in relief of Tom Glavine, who surrendered two runs on six hits over six frames after being activated from the 15-day disabled list before the game.
Final Score: New York 5, Pittsburgh 4 (11 innings)
David Wright singled home the game-winning run in the 11th inning, as the New York Mets clipped the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-4, at Shea Stadium. Monday's series-opener was postponed due to rain, and was rescheduled for August 11 at 1:10 p.m. Johan Santana scattered two hits -- a pair of solo home runs -- and walked three while striking out seven over 5 2/3 innings for the Mets, winners of three straight. Billy Wagner yielded an unearned run in the ninth to blow his first save of the season, and Jorge Sosa (3-1) tossed a scoreless frame to pick up the win. Wright finished with two RBI, while Ryan Church clubbed a two-run homer. Jose Reyes was 3-for-3 with three walks, a run scored and an RBI. Endy Chavez had three hits and scored a pair of runs. Ian Snell allowed four runs on five hits and five walks in 4 1/3 innings for the Pirates, who dropped four of their last five games. John Van Benschoten (0-1) gave up a run on two hits in one-third of an inning to absorb the loss.
Final Score: Los Angeles 7, Florida 6
Jeff Kent went 2-for-5 and drove in the winning run in the ninth inning, as the Los Angeles Dodgers held on to beat Florida, 7-6, in the opener of a three-game set. Kent finished with three runs batted, while Andre Ethier went 2-for-3 and scored three runs -- including the game-winner -- for the Dodgers, who blew a five-run lead but went on to win their fourth in a row. Derek Lowe started strong but had his day end after five innings, as he surrendered six runs -- three earned -- on eight hits. Joe Beimel (2-0) picked up the win after tossing a scoreless eighth inning. Jorge Cantu had three hits, including two doubles, and one RBI, while Jeremy Hermida doubled and drove in a pair for the Marlins, who have lost two of three. Andrew Miller struggled in his start, allowing six runs on nine hits and two walks in three innings. Doug Waechter tossed four shutout frames in relief, while Kevin Gregg (3-1) took the loss after giving up the deciding run.
Final Score: Milwaukee 10, Chicago 7
Mike Cameron made his debut in a Milwaukee uniform a successful one, going 3-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and two runs batted in as the Brewers out-slugged the Chicago Cubs, 10-7, in the opener of a three-game set at Wrigley Field. Cameron, signed as a free agent in the offseason, returned after serving a 25-game suspension for failing a test for a banned substance in 2007. Corey Hart and Bill Hall each went 3- for-5 to power a 17-hit Milwaukee attack. J.J. Hardy had three hits and knocked in a run, while Prince Fielder drove in a pair of runs. Ben Sheets (4-0) won despite allowing four runs -- three earned -- on three hits and seven walks in five innings in his comeback after missing a start with triceps soreness. Eric Gagne notched his eighth save. Mike Fontenot went 2-for-2 with a three-run double for the Cubs, who have lost four of five. Derrek Lee clubbed a solo home run, while Geovany Soto and Mark DeRosa each went 2-for-4. Jason Marquis (1-1) was roughed up for five runs on ten hits in five innings, while Kevin Hart was tagged for three runs on four hits in 1 1/3 innings of relief.
Final Score: St. Louis 7, Cincinnati 2
Joel Pineiro tossed a gem, working seven scoreless innings and surrendering just one hit, a single to the first batter he faced, as the St. Louis Cardinals cruised past the Cincinnati Reds, 7-2, in the middle matchup of a three-game set at Busch Stadium. While Pineiro (2-2) issued four walks, he induced 21 outs without allowing a hit after Corey Patterson's single to shallow center to start the game. Pineiro improved to 2-0 lifetime against Cincinnati. Troy Glaus knocked in three runs and scored once for St. Louis, which has triumphed in three of its last four outings. Rick Ankiel batted 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored, and Skip Schumaker -- who finished 4-for-5 -- and Adam Kennedy each crossed the plate twice. Johnny Cueto (1-3) continued his rookie woes, taking the loss in three straight decisions since he won his debut. Cueto was roughed up for seven runs -- six earned -- on eight hits and one walk while lasting just 1 2/3 innings. Relievers Bill Bray and Josh Fogg combined to allow seven hits over 6 1/3 scoreless innings.
Final Score: Houston 6, Arizona 4
Geoff Blum went 1-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored to lead the Houston Astros past the Arizona Diamondbacks, 6-4, in the middle contest of a three-game set. Miguel Tejada went 2-for-4, scoring twice and knocking home a run for the Astros, who snapped a three-game skid. Carlos Lee and J.R. Towles each added an RBI in the win. Jack Cassel got the start and went 4 2/3 innings, giving up three runs on four hits. Doug Brocail (1-0) got the win after he threw 1 2/3 frames of one-hit ball. Jose Valverde earned his fifth save of the year, yielding only one hit in the ninth. Conor Jackson hit a two-run home run and finished with three RBI for Arizona, which saw its two-game win streak halted. Miguel Montero accounted for the other RBI, while Orlando Hudson and Justin Upton each had a pair of hits. Edgar Gonzalez (1-2) was dealt the loss after he was roughed up for six runs on eight hits in 2 2/3 innings of work.
Final Score: Colorado 3, San Francisco 2
Chris Iannetta stepped in for injured shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and went 2-for-3, homered and scored the game- winning run in the seventh as the Colorado Rockies topped the San Francisco Giants, 3-2, in the second of a three-game set at AT&T Park. Tulowitzki suffered a quad strain reaching for Aaron Rowand's RBI single in the bottom of the first. Iannetta came in to play third base, Garrett Atkins moved from third to second and Clint Barmes shifted from second to shortstop. Aaron Cook (4-1) picked up the win after allowing two unearned runs on 10 hits in seven innings, while Brian Fuentes earned his second save. Matt Holliday went 2- for-4 for the Rockies, who snapped a four-game losing streak. Willy Taveras scored the other Colorado run. Rowand went 2-for-4 with a run batted in for the Giants, who won the opener 4-0 after four pitchers combined on an eight- hit shutout. Fred Lewis went 2-for-4, while Bengie Molina added an RBI double. Tim Lincecum (4-1) dropped his first decision of the season after allowing three runs on eight hits in seven frames.
Xavier Nady and Nate McLouth each stroked three hits and drove in three runs, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 13-1 rout of the New York Mets in the finale of a rain-shortened two-game set at Shea Stadium. Nady was 3-for-3 with two walks and a pair of runs scored, while McLouth finished 3-for-4 with a walk and three runs scored for the Pirates, who bounced back from a 5-4 loss in 11 innings on Tuesday to win for just the second time in their last six games. Tom Gorzelanny (2-3) worked the required five innings to earn the victory and snap a two-start skid. He yielded just one hit without allowing a run, walking five with four strikeouts. The lefty appeared to hurt his back throwing a pitch with two outs in the fifth, but got the final out before leaving for a pinch hitter in the sixth. Former Pirate Oliver Perez (2-2) suffered his second straight loss for the Mets. The lefty was charged with seven runs -- two earned -- on just two hits, but walked five and struck out two. Ryan Church drove in the lone run for the Mets, who committed three errors and managed just two hits. New York had a three-game win streak stopped.
Final Score: St. Louis 5, Cincinnati 2
Aaron Miles and Rick Ankiel each drove in a pair of runs to back the six-inning effort of Braden Looper, as the St. Louis Cardinals notched a 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in the rubber match of a three-game series at Busch Stadium. Miles finished 2-for-4 with two runs scored and Ankiel was 3-for-3 with a walk for the Cardinals, who won 18 games in April to set a franchise record for the opening month of a season. St. Louis previously won 17 April games in 2000 and 2006. Looper (4-1) was 0-1 in his previous two starts after opening the season with three straight wins. He gave up two runs on seven hits with two walks and four strikeouts to earn the win. Three relievers combined for two scoreless innings before Jason Isringhausen set down the side in order in the ninth for his ninth save. Aaron Harang (1-4) took the loss and fell to 0-3 in his last four starts. He surrendered three runs on seven hits with three walks and four strikeouts in six innings. Ryan Freel was 3-for-5 with an RBI for the Reds, while Edwin Encarnacion homered in defeat.
Final Score: Arizona 8, Houston 7
Eric Byrnes' run-scoring single in the sixth inning proved to be the difference as Arizona roared back to edge Houston, 8-7, in the rubber match of a three-game set at Chase Field. Conor Jackson and Micah Owings both homered for the Diamondbacks, who have won three of four games and finished April with 19 wins, a franchise record for the month. Randy Johnson was touched for six runs on nine hits in just four innings of work but picked up a no-decision when the Arizona offense bailed him out. Brandon Medders (1-0) earned his first win of the season after giving up an unearned run in two innings of relief. Carlos Lee belted a three-run homer for the Astros, who finished an eight-game road trip at 4-4. Lance Berkman was 1- for-4 with a pair of RBI. Shawn Chacon started on the hill and despite being staked an early four-run lead, the soft-throwing right-hander couldn't hold on. Chacon allowed five runs on seven hits in five innings. Dave Borkowski (0-2) lost it after imploding in the sixth inning.
Final Score: San Francisco 3, Colorado 2
Jose Castillo provided the go-ahead run with a seventh-inning solo home run, and the San Francisco Giants took the rubber match of their three-game series with the Colorado Rockies, 3-2, in a matinee at AT&T Park. Aaron Rowand also homered and Randy Winn drove in the other San Francisco run. Steve Holm went 2-for-2 with a walk for the Giants, who have won five of eight. Jonathan Sanchez allowed just two runs on five hits and five walks in his start, lasting 5 2/3 innings before Merkin Valdez (1-0) recorded four outs to earn his first win. Brian Wilson picked up his ninth save with a scoreless ninth. Ryan Speier (0-1) took the loss after allowing the Castillo homer. Rockies starter Ubaldo Jimenez lasted 5 1/3 innings, yielding two runs on just three hits while striking out four. Garrett Atkins and Ryan Spilborghs drove in the runs for Colorado, which totaled just five hits and stranded 12 runners in losing for the ninth time in 11 games.
Final Score: Washington 3, Atlanta 2 (12 innings)
Felipe Lopez knocked in the game-winning run with an opposite field, bases loaded hit in the 12th inning, as the Washington Nationals rallied to upend the Atlanta Braves, 3-2 in an excellent pitching battle by both staffs at Nationals Park. After the Braves took a one-run lead in the top of the inning, reliever Manny Acosta imploded in the bottom half. Following a walk to Austin Kearns and a single to Willie Harris, Acosta booted a sacrifice bunt from Wil Nieves to load the bases. Ronnie Belliard worked a five-pitch walk to force in the tying run, and Buddy Carlyle was called in to relieve Acosta. Lopez followed with a shot over the head of Gregor Blanco in left, and Kearns trotted home to cap the come-from- behind win. Shawn Hill was brilliant in his eight-inning start, allowing a single run on four hits and two walks while throwing just 93 pitches for Washington, which has won three straight. Saul Rivera (3-1) picked up the win despite giving up the go-ahead run. Lopez finished with two hits and two runs batted in.
Final Score: San Diego 4, Philadelphia 2
Tadahito Iguchi went 4-for-5, scored once and knocked in a run against his former squad, helping to propel the San Diego Padres past the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-2, to even the series at Citizens Bank Park. Chris Young (2-2) earned the victory after tossing six innings and allowing two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six. After Young's departure, relievers Joe Thatcher, Heath Bell and Trevor Hoffman each worked scoreless innings to hold off the Phils, with Hoffman notching his fifth save of the season. Adrian Gonzalez clobbered a two-run homer for the Padres, who had dropped seven of their last eight outings and 11 of 13. Kevin Kouzmanoff connected on a solo shot, and Brian Giles batted 2-for-4 with a double and a walk. Chase Utley belted a two-run home run for Philadelphia, which, in spite of the loss concluded its first winning April since the 2003 campaign. Jamie Moyer (1-2) took the loss after surrendering four runs on nine hits and a walk over 5 1/3 innings.
Final Score: Los Angeles 13, Florida 1
Matt Kemp was 3-for-5, drove in three runs and scored twice as the Los Angeles Dodgers demolished the Florida Marlins, 13-1, in the middle contest of a three-game set at Dolphin Stadium. Rafael Furcal went 5-for-6 and scored three runs for the Dodgers, who picked up their fifth straight win. Blake DeWitt went 2-for-5 with four RBI, while James Loney smacked a three-run triple and Russell Martin was 2-for-2, belted a solo home run and walked three times. Chad Billingsley (1-4) broke out of his season-long slide, picking up his first win after allowing one run on three hits while striking out eight over seven innings. Scott Olsen (1-3) took the loss for the Marlins, allowing four runs on seven hits over five innings, while four Florida relievers combined to surrender nine runs -- six earned -- over three innings. Jeremy Hermida was 2-for-3, tripled and drove in Florida's lone run.
Final Score: Chicago 19, Milwaukee 5
Geovany Soto belted a pair of three-run homers, and the Chicago Cubs clobbered the Milwaukee Brewers, 19-5, at Wrigley Field. After dropping the opener of the three-game set, 10-7, on Tuesday, the Cubs responded by notching a season-high 19 runs on 17 hits, led by Soto's career- high six-RBI effort. Aramis Ramirez and Ronny Cedeno -- who didn't even enter the contest until the sixth inning -- knocked in three runs apiece, and Mark DeRosa went 2-for-3 with three walks, three runs scored and two RBI. Ryan Theriot stole a base and scored three runs for Chicago, which had lost four of five before busting out for at least five runs in three different innings on Wednesday. The 19 runs were the most for the Cubs in a single game since May 5, 2001, when they pounded the Los Angeles Dodgers, 20-1. Ryan Dempster (4-0) garnered plenty of run support to earn the win for the Cubs -- his second of the season against the Brewers -- tossing six innings and giving up three runs on four hits and five walks. Meanwhile, Jeff Suppan (1-1) struggled through 3 2/3 innings for Milwaukee, surrendering 11 runs -- eight earned -- on 11 hits and one walk. Derrick Turnbow allowed another six runs on four hits and four walks in just two-thirds of an inning in relief.
Matt Kemp singled home the go-ahead run for his only hit of the day and scored an insurance run on a heads-up baserunning play in the ninth to help the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-3 victory over the Florida Marlins and a sweep of the three-game series at Dolphin Stadium. Juan Pierre was 2-for-3 with a pair of runs batted in and the Los Angeles bullpen tossed two scoreless innings to help extend the Dodgers' winning streak to six, the longest in the majors. Joe Beimel (3-0) picked up his second win of the series in relief and Takashi Saito closed the door in the ninth for his fourth save of the season. Hideki Kuroda tossed an effective seven innings for the Dodgers, allowing three runs on five hits with four strikeouts and no walks. Cody Ross belted a two-run homer for the Marlins, who have lost a season-high three straight games.
Final Score: Milwaukee 4, Chicago 3
Ryan Braun went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, and his two-run double in the ninth put the Brewers on top as Milwaukee rallied to down the Cubs, 4-3, in the rubber match of a three-game set. Braun's double capped a three-run ninth for the Brewers off of Kerry Wood (2-1), who let up three runs on three hits with a walk and a strikeout in the ninth, taking his third blown save as well as his first loss of the season. Jason Kendall went 2-for-4 with a run batted in and scored for the Brewers, who have won three of five. Brian Shouse (2-0) earned the win for getting the last out of the eighth, and Eric Gagne pitched the scoreless ninth for his ninth save of the season. Milwaukee starter Yovani Gallardo gave up three runs on nine hits in six innings, and stayed in the game despite twisting his right knee on a play in the fifth. Carlos Zambrano held the Brewers to one run on seven hits in 6 1/3 innings, fanning three and walking two, and belted a solo home run. Kosuke Fukudome went 4-for-4 for the Cubs, who have dropped three of four.
Final Score: Philadelphia 3, San Diego 2
Ryan Howard's solo homer in the eighth inning was the difference, as the Philadelphia Phillies edged the San Diego Padres, 3-2, in the rubber match of a three-game set. Howard added an RBI double and scored twice for the Phillies, who have won eight of 11 and moved into first place in the National League East, a half-game ahead of the Mets and Marlins. Tom Gordon (3-2) pitched the scoreless eighth for the win, and Brad Lidge nailed down his seventh save with a perfect ninth. Adrian Gonzalez's two run home run in the first provided the offense for the Padres, who have dropped three of four and eight of 10. Joe Thatcher (0-3) took the loss for allowing Howard's homer, the only hit he gave up in 1 1/3 innings of work. The pitching matchup featured two starters tossing against their former clubs, and both took no-decisions. Adam Eaton pitched for the Padres from 2000-2005, while Randy Wolf made his first start in Philadelphia since leaving after the 2006 season.
Final Score: Washington 3, Pittsburgh 2
Austin Kearns' single to right scored Cristian Guzman with the go-ahead run in the bottom of the eighth frame, leading Washington to a 3-2 victory over Pittsburgh in the initial contest of a four-game set at Nationals Park. The suddenly red-hot Nationals have won four in a row, six of seven and seven of nine. Luis Ayala (1-1) pitched a flawless frame for the victory and Jon Rauch closed the door for his sixth save. Kearns finished 2-for-4 and Wil Nieves drove in a pair of runs for the Nationals, who improved to 6-2 on their 11-game homestand. John Grabow (1-1) was saddled with the loss for the Pirates, who have dropped five of their last seven games. Freddy Sanchez and Ryan Doumit homered.
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.
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.
Dan Uggla finished 3-for-4 with two doubles, a solo home run, three runs batted in and three runs scored as the Florida Marlins crushed the San Diego Padres, 10-3, in the rubber match of a three- game set. Mike Jacobs also went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored for the Marlins, who have won just two of their last six contests. Matt Treanor ended with two RBI and Hanley Ramirez was 2-for-3 with a pair of runs scored. Andrew Miller (2-2) got the win after he went six innings and gave up just two runs on four hits. Adrian Gonzalez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run for San Diego, which has dropped 3-of-4. No other Padre had two hits, although Josh Bard ended with two RBI. Greg Maddux (2-3) was denied his bid for win No. 350, as he got shelled for five runs -- four earned -- on 11 hits in 5 2/3 innings of work.
Final Score: Washington 5, Pittsburgh 2
Tim Redding was solid on the mound, as the Washington Nationals downed the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-2, in the finale of a four-game set at Nationals Park. Redding (4-2) allowed one run on six hits and struck out five over 6 1/3 innings for the Nationals, who closed out an 11-game homestand with a record of 8-3. Cristian Guzman and Austin Kearns each had two hits and scored a run, with Kearns driving in a run. Rob Mackowiak went 2-for-3, while Aaron Boone belted a solo home run. Ian Snell (2-2) was charged with four runs on 10 hits in six-plus innings for the Pirates, who have dropped two straight and three of their last four contests overall. Adam LaRoche homered, doubled and knocked in both runs, while Xavier Nady was 2-for-4 with a run scored.
Final Score: Philadelphia 5, San Francisco 4
Eugenio Velez's error on Geoff Jenkins' grounder in the bottom of the ninth allowed Ryan Howard to score and lifted the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 win over San Francisco. After Howard and Pat Burrell worked two-out walks off of Keiichi Yabu, Jenkins tapped a grounder to the right side. Velez ranged to his left, but didn't get his glove all the way down to the grass as the ball rolled through. The throw from the outfield wasn't in time and off-target, as Howard slid in for the winning run. Burrell finished 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, two runs batted in, and two walks, while Carlos Ruiz homered and Shane Victorino went 2-for-5 with a double for the Phillies, who have won three of four. Cole Hamels allowed four runs on seven hits over a six-inning start, while Brad Lidge (1-0) picked up the win after pitching a scoreless ninth. Rich Aurilia went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a home run, and three RBI for the Giants, who made three errors en route to losing the rubber match of this three-game set. San Francisco starter Tim Lincecum allowed four runs on six hits in six innings, but none were earned. The Giants staff was credited with just one earned run, and Yabu (2-2) took the loss.
Final Score: Atlanta 14, Cincinnati 7
Chipper Jones hit a three-run homer and knocked in five and Mark Kotsay added a solo shot and three runs batted in as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds, 14-7, sweeping the three-game series at Turner Field. Jones finished 3-for-6, while Kotsay was 3-for-4 with three runs scored for the Braves, who have won three straight after dropping the previous four games. Kelly Johnson had a solid game for Atlanta, chipping in with a career- high four hits, including three doubles. He also drove in two and scored a pair. Tom Glavine started, but was ineffective through 4 2/3 innings. The veteran lefty allowed six runs on seven hits, while striking out three and walking five. Adam Dunn had two hits with a pair of RBI, while Paul Bako had two hits, including a homer for the Reds, who have lost five straight. Bronson Arroyo (1-4) was tagged with the loss. The right-hander struggled mightily, giving up seven runs on seven hits while walking a batter over 1 1/3 innings.
Final Score: Houston 8, Milwaukee 6 (12 innings)
Hunter Pence's home run in the bottom of the 12th inning gave Houston a comeback 8-6 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, as the Astros swept the three-game set from Minute Maid Park. Lance Berkman went 4- for-5 with four runs batted in to pace Houston, which has also won four of five. Kazuo Matsui finished 2-for-6 with two RBI and two runs scored in the win. Starter Chris Sampson was roughed up in 3 1/3 innings for the Astros, as he surrendered five runs on nine hits and a pair of walks, with three strikeouts. But after Dave Borkowski gave up one run in 1 2/3 frames, the Houston bullpen shut out the Brewers for the next seven innings. Tim Byrdak (1-0) walked three batters, but managed to pitch a scoreless 12th for the win. Mike Cameron slugged a pair of homers and finished with four RBI for Milwaukee, which has lost four of five. Jason Kendall added a pair of doubles, and Prince Fielder and Corey Hart each contributed a pair of hits. Ben Sheets gave up four runs on seven hits in 6 1/3 innings, and was in line for the win until Eric Gagne blew his fifth save of the season in the ninth by giving up three walks, two hits and two runs. Mitch Stetter (1-1) took the loss, as he replaced an effective Salomon Torres, who pitched two scoreless innings in relief.
Final Score: Colorado 7, Los Angeles 2
Aaron Cook was dominant on the mound and Matt Holliday knocked in two runs, as the Colorado Rockies avoided a sweep with 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field. Cook (5-1) allowed two runs on nine hits in 7 2/3 innings for Colorado, which won for only the second time in its last nine outings. Taylor Buchholz hurled 1 1/3 scoreless frames to earn his first save of the season. Scott Podsednik was 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a run batted in, while Omar Quintanilla provided an RBI double and scored two runs. Derek Lowe (2-2) surrendered five runs on six hits over five innings for the Dodgers, who saw their eight-game winning streak come to an end. Andre Ethier hit a solo home run, while Juan Pierre and Blake DeWitt each had two hits.
Final Score: New York 5, Arizona 2
Jose Reyes drove in a pair of runs and New York scored three times in the ninth to top Arizona, 5-2, in the final installment of three from Chase Field. David Wright homered and Marlon Anderson added an RBI for the Mets, who took two of three in the series and have won three of five. Jorge Sosa (4-1) recorded two outs in the eighth to earn the win, and Billy Wagner recorded his seventh save. Starter Johan Santana went six innings, allowing six hits and one run with eight strikeouts and four walks. Mark Reynolds and Chris Snyder each collected two hits and knocked in a run for the D-Backs, who have alternated losses and wins in their last five games. Chad Qualls (0-2) was charged in the loss with three hits and three runs -- one earned -- in the fateful ninth inning. Dan Haren turned in a solid start for Arizona, giving up two runs on just three hits while fanning seven in six innings.
Final Score: St. Louis 5, Chicago 3
Albert Pujols' lone hit of the night was a two-run double that broke up a tie game in the fourth, and the St. Louis Cardinals held on for a 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs in the rubber match of a three-game set between the bitter division rivals. Todd Wellemeyer (3-1) got the win against the club that drafted him, holding the Cubs to three hits and two runs in five innings, with four strikeouts and four walks. Four St. Louis relievers combined to hold the hot Cubs lineup to two hits and one run over the final four frames, as the Cardinals maintained their hold on first place in the NL Central. Adam Kennedy went 2-for-2, drove in two runs and scored for the Cardinals, who have won four of five. Jason Marquis (1-2) gave up five runs on seven hits in 5 1/3 innings, fanning four but walking five to take the loss. Reed Johnson had an RBI double for the Cubs, who managed only five hits as they fell for the seventh time in 10 games.
Rookie Johnny Cueto put together a solid performance on the mound, as the Cincinnati Reds survived a late scare from the Chicago Cubs and held on for a 5-3 win in the opener of a three-game series at Great American Ball Park. Cueto (2-3) allowed three runs on six hits, walked two and struck out eight over six innings to pick up the win. Francisco Cordero overcame a shaky ninth inning to nail down his fifth save of the season. Adam Dunn hit a two-run homer, while Jeff Keppinger drove in two runs for the Reds, who snapped a five-game losing streak. Cincinnati mustered only six hits. Ryan Dempster (4-1) gave up five unearned runs on four hits and fanned seven in six innings to absorb the loss for Chicago, which has dropped eight of its last 11 outings. Geovany Soto finished 3-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and an RBI, while Ryan Theriot was 2-for-4 with a double and a run batted in.
Final Score: St. Louis 6, Colorado 5
Albert Pujols' double and heads-up base running in the ninth inning proved to be the difference in the Cardinals' 6-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies in a back-and-forth opener of a four-game set at Coors Field. With one out in the ninth, Pujols doubled down the right field line off reliever Brian Fuentes. Rick Ankiel followed with a groundout to second base, but the heady Pujols, who was running before the pitch, made the turn around third, and avoided Yorvit Torrealba's tag at the plate for the deciding run. Jason Isringhausen closed it out in the bottom half for his 11th save, and Randy Flores (1-0) was credited with the win despite giving up the tying run in the eighth in his lone inning on the hill for St. Louis. Yadier Molina recorded three hits and a run scored, while Adam Kennedy tripled and drove in a run for the victors. Cardinals starter Joel Pineiro was hit hard for eight hits and four runs -- three earned -- but did manage a two-run double. Counterpart Ubaldo Jimenez struggled in his five-inning start for Colorado, surrendering four runs -- three earned -- on seven hits, while fanning four and walking three. Fuentes (0-2) was saddled with the loss for his ninth- inning performance. Brad Hawpe homered, scored twice and drove in a pair, and Chris Iannetta tallied three hits for the Rockies, who have won just twice in their last 10 games.
Final Score: Philadelphia 11, Arizona 4
Jamie Moyer was dazzling on the mound and the Philadelphia Phillies pounded out 17 hits en route to a convincing 11-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the opener of a four-game set from Chase Field. Moyer (2-2), who is the oldest player in the majors at 45, allowed two runs on six hits and struck out five over a season-best seven innings to earn the win. The wily veteran helped his own cause, going 2-for-3 with a run batted in. Geoff Jenkins and Carlos Ruiz each finished with three hits and an RBI, while Eric Bruntlett tripled and knocked in three runs for Philadelphia, which was coming off a 4-2 homestand. Chase Utley doubled twice and scored two runs. Ryan Howard also drove in a pair. Max Scherzer (0-1), making his first major-league start, surrendered five runs -- two earned -- on seven hits and struck out five in four innings. Chris Snyder homered and scored twice, while Stephen Drew added an RBI triple for the Diamondbacks, losers of two straight. Justin Upton and Chris Young both added a pair of hits.
Final Score: Los Angeles 5, New York 1
Matt Kemp continued his recent tear with a two-run homer, while Chad Billingsley and the Dodgers' bullpen stifled the New York Mets in a 5-1 decision to open a three-game series at Dodger Stadium. Billingsley (2-4) struggled with his control but recorded outs when he needed, surrendering a lone run on five hits and four walks, while fanning four in six-plus innings. Blake DeWitt and Rafael Furcal each hit solo home runs for the Dodgers, who got back in the win column after snapping an eight- game winning streak on Sunday. Carlos Beltran tripled and scored during a 2-for-4 effort at the plate, but the Mets recorded just five hits in the loss. Oliver Perez (2-3), who didn't get out of the second inning in his latest start, gave New York six frames, but allowed five runs on six hits and two free passes.
Nate McLouth went 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs and three RBI while Zach Duke picked up his first win of the season in Pittsburgh's 12-6 victory over the San Francisco Giants in the opener of a three-game series at PNC Park. Duke scattered eight hits and three walks in 7 1/3 innings, allowing three runs while fanning three in his first victory since June 12, 2007. The Pirates belted 14 hits, as Freddy Sanchez was 3- for-4 at the plate with two runs scored and two RBI, while Adam LaRoche belted a two-run homer in the blowout. Xavier Nady also added a pair of RBI for Pittsburgh, which halted a two-game skid. Jose Castillo hit a three-run homer for the Giants, who have dropped two straight, while Rich Aurilia was 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI in the loss.
Final Score: Atlanta 5, San Diego 3
Chipper Jones hit a two-run homer as the Atlanta Braves downed the San Diego Padres, 5-3, in the opener of a three-game set at Turner Field. Mark Kotsay went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, two RBI and two runs scored for the Braves, who have won four straight. Jair Jurrjens (4-2) got the win as he gave up just one run on seven hits with a walk and eight strikeouts in six innings. Brain Giles went 4-for-5 with a pair of runs scored and Adrian Gonzalez drove in two for the Padres, who have dropped four of five. Chris Young (2-3) was saddled with the loss as he gave up five runs on nine hits in five frames.
Final Score: Chicago 3, Cincinnati 0
Carlos Zambrano tossed eight brilliant shutout innings to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 3-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Zambrano (5-1) allowed three hits and struck out three with three walks for the Cubs, who rebounded from a loss in Monday's series opener and halted a two-game skid. Ron
Game Day Results: National League
Games Played Monday, April 28, 2008
