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Final Score: Pittsburgh 5, San Francisco 4

Freddy Sanchez went 3-for-5 with two runs scored as the Pittsburgh Pirates completed the three-game sweep with a 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants at PNC Park. Jason Bay went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored while Ryan Doumit drove in a pair of runs for the Pirates, who have won three straight and four of six. Paul Maholm started on the mound and gave up four runs on six hits in six innings of work. Franquelis Osoria (2-1) got the win for pitching one inning of scoreless relief. Steve Holm drove in a pair of runs while Dan Ortmeier added a pair of hits and a run scored for the Giants, who have dropped four straight and five of six. Matt Cain (1-3) was saddled with the loss as he gave up five runs on nine hits in 6 1/3 innings of work. Cain also went 2-for-3 with an RBI at the plate.

Final Score: Atlanta 5, San Diego 4

Matt Diaz drove in the game-winner in the ninth as the Atlanta Braves completed a three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres with a 5-4 win at Turner Field. Yunel Escobar went 2-for-4 with a walk and three runs scored while Greg Norton drove in two for the Braves, who have won six straight on the heels of a four-game losing streak. Jo-Jo Reyes started on the mound for Atlanta, but left in the third inning with a blister on the index finger of his left hand. He gave up two runs -- one earned -- on five hits in 2 2/3 innings of work. Buddy Carlyle then took the mound in place of Reyes, but left in the fifth after colliding with Kevin Kouzmanoff. Carlyle have up one run on one hit with a walk in two innings of work. Manny Acosta (1-1) got the win for getting the final out of the ninth inning. Adrian Gonzalez went 3-for-5 with a run scored and Kouzmanoff drove in a pair of runs for the Padres, who have dropped four straight and six of seven overall. Starter Wilfredo Ledezma gave up one unearned-run on two hits in four innings of work. Joe Thatcher (0-4) got the loss for giving up the winning run.

Final Score: Colorado 9, St. Louis 3

Garrett Atkins and Chris Iannetta each drove in a pair of runs as Colorado salvaged a split with a 9-3 win over St. Louis in the finale of a four-game set from Coors Field. Matt Holliday added four hits and scored three times for the Rockies, who have won three of their last five. Omar Quintanilla collected three hits and scored two runs, while Todd Helton, Ryan Spilborghs and Clint Barmes knocked in a run each. Starter Jorge De La Rosa (1-1) allowed five hits and two runs over 5 2/3 innings, striking out five with one walk, to notch the win for Colorado. Ryan Ludwick homered twice and Yadier Molina added an RBI for the Cardinals, who dropped the final two games of the set. St. Louis hurler Kyle Lohse (3-2) was tagged in the loss for eight hits and seven runs with five walks and four strikeouts in four innings of work.

Final Score: Arizona 8, Philadelphia 3

Brandon Webb threw a complete game, and Chris Snyder went 2-for-4 with two runs batted in, as Arizona earned a four-game split with an 8-3 win over Philadelphia. Webb (8-0) surrendered three runs -- two earned -- on six hits with four strikeouts, and equaled his start to the 2006 campaign. That season he also won eight consecutive decisions, and went on to win the National League Cy Young Award. Mark Reynolds went 3-for-4, while Justin Upton and Chris Young each homered for the Diamondbacks, who have won just three of their past seven. Brett Myers (2-3) struggled in five innings of work, as he gave up seven runs -- six earned -- on nine hits, while walking three and striking out five. Shane Victorino went 2-for-4 and scored twice, while Eric Bruntlett had two hits and an RBI for the Phillies, who won just one of six games against Arizona last season.

Final Score: Florida 7, Milwaukee 2

Matt Treanor went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer, and Jorge Cantu finished with a two-run shot, as the Florida Marlins beat Milwaukee, 7-2, to sweep a three-game series with the Brewers. Luis Gonzalez went 3-for-3, and Hanley Ramirez had two hits and an RBI for the Marlins, who outscored the Brewers 16-4 in the set. Starter Mark Hendrickson gave up one run on seven hits, but lasted just 4 1/3 innings. Logan Kensing (1-0) followed him with 2 2/3 frames of scoreless relief. Carlos Villanueva (1-4) took the loss after allowing seven runs on 10 hits in five innings, though he struck out six and tallied two hits. Joe Dillon and J.J. Hardy each collected two hits for Milwaukee, which has lost six in a row.

Final Score: Washington 8, Houston 3

Rob Mackowiak went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, and John Lannan tossed six strong innings, as Washington staved off a sweep with an 8-3 win over Houston. Lannan (3-3) gave up just one run on seven hits and one walk, with three strikeouts for the Nationals, who had lost the first two games of this three-game set. Ryan Zimmerman collected three hits, and Cristian Guzman scored three times and had a pair of hits for the Nationals, who won five of seven games against the Astros last season. Brandon Backe (2-4) took the loss after allowing four runs on six hits in six innings, though he had three walks to nine strikeouts. Miguel Tejada, Lance Berkman and Carlos Lee each had a pair of hits for the Astros, who had 10 overall but just one for extra bases - a double from Ty Wigginton.

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Final Score: Chicago 3, Arizona 1

Ted Lilly tossed seven brilliant innings, and Derrek Lee homered as Chicago downed Arizona, 3-1, in the opener of a three- game set. Lilly (3-4) allowed just one run on three hits, while walking two and fanning 10 for the Cubs, who have won two of their past three games. Carlos Marmol threw a scoreless eighth and Kerry Wood earned his sixth save of the year by hurling a perfect ninth to finish things. Lilly and Alfonso Soriano drove in a run apiece for Chicago. Chris Young homered to account for the Diamondbacks only offense. Stephen Drew, Chris Snyder and Augie Ojeda each recorded a hit for Arizona, which has lost two of three but still sports the best record in the big leagues, 23-13. Dan Haren (4-2) was the hard-luck loser for the D-Backs, surrendering just two runs on five hits in seven innings.

Final Score: Pittsburgh 3, Atlanta 2

Freddie Sanchez ripped a bouncer up the middle to plate the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Atlanta Braves, 3-2 in the opener of a four- game series at PNC Park. Sanchez accounted for all three RBI in leading Pittsburgh to its fourth straight victory. Ryan Doumit added two hits in the win. Pirates starter Ian Snell allowed just two hits and one run, while surviving six walks in seven innings of a no-decision. Matt Grabow (2-1) earned the win by getting out of a ninth-inning jam in his only inning of work. The Braves had their six-game win streak snapped, as Brian McCann went 3-for-3 at the plate with a double and a walk. Jeff Francoeur knocked in both Atlanta runs. Tom Glavine, whose last win came on September 8 last season, threw seven quality innings, giving up two runs on five hits and four walks while not factoring into the decision. Jeff Bennett (0-2) was credited with the loss by only recording one out in the final inning.

Final Score: Florida 7, Washington 3

Luis Gonzalez stroked a three-run double and Ricky Nolasco threw six strong innings in Florida's 7-3 win over the Washington Nationals in the opener of a three-game series. Jorge Cantu had a pair of hits, including a two-run single, for the Marlins, who won their season-high fifth straight. They have beaten Washington in eight of the last nine meetings. That includes a 4-0 mark at Nationals Park. Nolasco (2-3), who was winless in his last four outings, allowed four hits and a run, while walking two and striking out six. The 25-year-old right-hander moved to 4-1 lifetime against the Nationals. Cristian Guzman and Nick Johnson each had two hits and an RBI for the Nationals, losers in three of their last four games. They had won six of their previous seven home contests. Tim Redding (4-3) absorbed the loss after allowing four hits and six runs -- five earned -- over 5 1/3 innings.

Final Score: Milwaukee 4, St. Louis 3

Rickie Weeks hit a two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning, as the Milwaukee Brewers snapped a season-high six-game losing streak with a 4-3 triumph over the St. Louis Cardinals. Ryan Braun, Prince Fielder and Weeks finished with two hits apiece and Corey Hart had a double with one run scored and one run batted in. Albert Pujols had two hits, including his seventh home run of the season, for the Cardinals. Rick Ankiel added two hits and a run scored for St. Louis, which has lost three straight after winning six of seven. St. Louis closer Jason Isringhausen (1-4) looked to be in control after Bill Hall took a one-out fastball to center with Ankiel tracking it down just before the warning track for the second out. J.J. Hardy singled and Gabe Kapler followed with a pinch- hit single before Jason Kendall walked to load the bases. Weeks lined a single to left, scoring Hardy and Kapler, setting off a celebration as the Brewers mobbed Weeks near the mound. It was the fifth blown save of the year and second in a row for the struggling Isringhausen. After Ryan Franklin came on to hold the lead, retiring the Brewers in order going into the final inning, Brian Shouse (3-0) pitched a perfect ninth to keep Milwaukee within one. Brewers starter Manny Parra went five innings surrendering three runs on three hits, walking three and striking out four. St. Louis starter Todd Wellemeyer tossed six innings giving up two runs, both unearned, with no walks and two strikeouts.

Final Score: Colorado 4, San Diego 2

Garrett Atkins went 3-for-4 with a run batted in, as Colorado took the opener of a three-game set, 4-2, from the San Diego Padres. Brad Hawpe ended 1-for-4 with a pair of RBI for the Rockies, who have won three contests in a row. Matt Holliday added a solo homer and scored twice. Aaron Cook (6-1) got the win after he pitched seven innings and only yielded one run on three hits. Brian Fuentes earned his fourth save of the year, despite giving up a solo homer to Kevin Kouzmanoff in the ninth. Brian Giles hit an RBI double for the Padres, who have lost five in a row and seven of their last eight. Kouzmanoff had a solo home run in defeat. Jake Peavy (4-2) took the loss after he was touched for three runs on seven hits in six frames.

Final Score: Philadelphia 7, San Francisco 4

Jimmy Rollins made an immediate impact in his return from the disabled list, going 3-for-5 with a run scored and three RBI, as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to down the San Francisco Giants, 7-4, in the opener of a three-game set from AT&T Park. Cole Hamels (4-3) gave up four runs on six hits with seven strikeouts and three walks over seven innings to pick up the win. Pedro Feliz went 2-for-5 with an RBI and Carlos Ruiz knocked in two runs for the Phillies, who have won four of their last six games. Pat Misch gave up four runs on six hits with four strikeouts and three walks in six innings, but did not record a decision. Tyler Walker (1-1) allowed three runs on two hits in one-third of an inning to absorb the loss. Emmanuel Burriss was 3-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI for the Giants, who have dropped five straight outings. Eugenio Velez and Fred Lewis each had an RBI, while Randy Winn finished 2-for-4 with a run scored.

Final Score: Houston 7, Los Angeles 1

Lance Berkman belted a two-run homer and Carlos Lee also drove in two runs in Houston's 7-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a three-game series. Berkman, who had three hits, has 16 in his last 20 at-bats. Brian Moehler (1-0), making his first start since September of 2006 when he was with Florida, threw five innings to get the win. Moehler, who came into the game with a 7.04 ERA out of the bullpen, started in place of the injured Wandy Rodriguez. Moehler allowed five hits, walked one and fanned five in his scoreless appearance. Kaz Matsui had a pair of hits with an RBI and scored twice for the Astros, who have won six of their last seven games. Derek Lowe (2-3) surrendered eight hits and six runs over 5 1/3 innings in losing his second consecutive start. James Loney and Blake DeWitt each had two hits for the Dodgers, losers of two straight after winning 10 of 11. The Dodgers went 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position.

Cincinnati at New York, postponed

Friday's game between the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets was postponed due to rain.

The game will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Saturday, with the start times at 1:10 p.m. (et) and 7:40 p.m.

Cincinnati's Matt Belisle and New York's Johan Santana will start the first game followed by the Reds' Bronson Arroyo and the Mets' Mike Pelfrey in the nightcap.

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Final Score: New York 12, Cincinnati 6
Final Score: Cincinnati 7, New York 1

Carlos Beltran had a three-run triple and knocked in five, while Carlos Delgado and Brian Schneider hit solo homers as the New York Mets hammered the Cincinnati Reds, 12-6, in the first game of a day/night doubleheader at Shea Stadium. Beltran finished 2-for-3 with a walk and run scored, while Moises Alou chipped in two hits and a pair of RBI for the Mets. Johan Santana (4-2) earned the win for the Mets, his first at Shea. The left-hander gave up three runs on 10 hits, while fanning five and walking a batter over six innings. Edwin Encarnacion had two hits with a homer and two RBI, while Ken Griffey Jr. drove in a pair for Cincinnati. Matt Belisle (1-3) went five innings, surrendering six runs -- five earned -- on seven hits, while striking out two and walking three. In the second game, Bronson Arroyo was masterful in throwing eight innings of one-run ball, and the Cincinnati Reds pulled away late for a 7-1 victory over the New York Mets to salvage a split for the day. New York couldn't get to Arroyo (2-4) in the nightcap, as the Reds starter struck out a career-high nine while allowing just four hits and two walks. He retired the final 13 batters he faced. Jeff Keppinger recorded his first career 5-for-5 game at the plate, scoring twice and driving in a run. Scott Hatteberg ripped a double, two singles and three runs batted in a much-needed win for Cincinnati, which had dropped seven of its last nine. Mike Pelfrey (2-3) tossed a quality start for the Mets, giving up two runs on eight hits and one walk through six innings, but the right-hander took the loss after the offense managed just four hits. David Wright accounted for the lone RBI for New York, which had a two-game win streak stopped.

Final Score: Chicago 7, Arizona 2

Kosuke Fukudome hit a two-run homer and Alfonso Soriano had four hits and an RBI as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks, 7-2, in the second of a three-game set at Wrigley Field. Soriano also scored a pair of runs, while Aramis Ramirez had two hits, including a double and an RBI for the Cubs, who have won two straight and three of their last four. Ryan Dempster pitched seven solid innings, but earned a no-decision. The veteran righty allowed two runs on three hits, while striking out seven and walking three. Scott Eyre (1-0) got the victory by tossing a scoreless seventh. Augie Ojeda finished 2-for-3 with a run scored and Justin Upton and Mark Reynolds accounted for the Arizona runs. The Diamondbacks have dropped two in a row and five of their last seven games. Max Scherzer went an effective six frames, surrendering an unearned run on five hits. The rookie right-hander, who was making his second career start, struck out six and walked one. Chad Qualls (0-4) was tagged with the loss after giving up four runs on four hits in one-third of an inning.

Final Score: St. Louis 5, Milwaukee 3

Ryan Ludwick hit a two-run single in the top of the ninth inning, as the St. Louis Cardinals snapped a season-high three-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. St. Louis starter Joel Pineiro allowed two runs on four hits and three walks, striking out four through 6 1/3 innings. He loaded the bases in the seventh before departing and was charged with two runs after Kyle McClellan walked two with the bases loaded. Chris Duncan hit a two-run homer and Skip Schumaker had two hits, a run scored and a run batted in. Milwaukee starter Ben Sheets tossed seven innings of three-run ball on nine hits and one walk, striking out six. Prince Fielder hit a game-tying home run in the eighth and Ryan Braun had three hits for Milwaukee who lost after snapping a season- high six-game losing streak on Friday. Eric Gagne (1-2) came on in the ninth for Milwaukee and blew another save for the home team. Ryan Franklin got his second save of the year in place of Jason Isringhausen who was removed from the closer's role earlier in the day. The team announced that Franklin and Russ Springer will share the role.

Final Score: San Francisco 8, Philadelphia 2

Tim Lincecum struck out eight over eight innings, and Jose Castillo went 4-for-4 with a double and knocked in one run, as the San Francisco Giants trounced the Philadelphia Phillies, 8-2, in the second of three games at AT&T Park. Randy Winn and Aaron Rowand each had three hits, including a homer for the Giants, who snapped a five-game losing streak. Omar Vizquel, playing in his first game of the year after missing the first 36 while recovering from left knee surgery, went 3-for-5 and scored a run as part of San Francisco's 15-hit attack. Lincecum (5-1) allowed just two runs on four hits while walking just one. Ryan Howard and Chris Coste each homered for the Phillies, who are 3-3 on their seven-game West Coast swing. Jamie Moyer (2-3) took the loss after being shelled for six runs on nine hits in four innings.

Final Score: Pittsburgh 5, Atlanta 2

Jason Bay homered, scored two runs and knocked in a pair to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a quick 5-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves in the second meeting of a four-game set at PNC Park. Ronny Paulino drove in three runs, while Jason Michaels went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in his first start for the Pirates, who have won a season-high five straight affairs. Starter Tom Gorzelanny (3-3) was solid in 7 1/3 innings, scattering seven hits and two runs while striking out four, and Matt Capps pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his ninth save for the victors. Chuck James (2-2) was called up from Triple-A Richmond to start for Atlanta, but the left- hander was rudely welcomed back to the big leagues, surrendering five runs on five hits and four walks in his six innings of work. Mark Teixeira accounted for the Braves runs with a two-run homer to highlight his 2-for-3 effort at the plate, while Omar Infante tallied three hits for the Braves, who have dropped two straight following a six-game winning streak.

Final Score: Florida 11, Washington 0

Dan Uggla hit his first career grand slam and drove in five runs, while Andrew Miller hurled seven shutout innings as the red-hot Florida Marlins obliterated the Washington Nationals, 11-0, in the second of a three-game set at Nationals Park. Cody Ross homered and scored three times for the Marlins, who are riding a six-game win streak. Wes Helms belted a solo shot, while Jeremy Hermida knocked in a pair of runs. Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-2, walked twice and scored twice as the Marlins needed just 10 hits to power their onslaught. Miller (3-2) held the Nats to just two hits, tying a career high with seven strikeouts while issuing just one walk. Nationals starter Michael O'Connor (1-1) was bombarded for nine runs on six hits and six walks in 3 1/3 innings. Felipe Lopez went 2-for-4 as Washington lost for the fourth time in five games. Ryan Zimmerman had the only other hit for the Nats.

Final Score: San Diego 3, Colorado 2

Greg Maddux pitched six brilliant innings to finally notch his 350th career win, as the San Diego Padres defeated the Colorado Rockies, 3-2. Maddux (3-3), who became just the ninth pitcher in league history to record at least 350 wins, gave up just one unearned run on three hits in his time on the hill, lowering his ERA to 3.60. Trevor Hoffman earned his sixth save of the year as he did not allow a hit in the ninth. Adrian Gonzalez provided all the offense, a three-run homer in the fourth, for the Padres, who snapped a five-game losing streak with the victory. Willy Taveras and Omar Quintanilla knocked in a run each for Colorado, which saw its three-game win streak halted. Ubaldo Jimenez (1-3) got the start, but absorbed the loss after he was touched for three runs on five hits in 6 2/3 innings of work.

Final Score: Houston 5, Los Angeles 0

Chris Sampson threw seven scoreless innings, and Lance Berkman went 2-for-3 with a double, as Houston shut out the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-0, in the middle contest of a three-game set. Sampson (2-3) gave up just three hits and one walk, while striking out three for the Astros, who have won seven of eight. Michael Bourn went 2-for-5 and stole his 17th base of the season, while Darin Erstad doubled and had two RBI. Miguel Tejada also finished with two runs batted in. Chad Billingsley (2-5) was wild early and threw just five innings, in which he allowed five runs -- four earned -- on six hits and a pair of walks. Matt Kemp, James Loney, and Chin-Lung Hu had the hits for the Dodgers, who have lost three in a row and scored two runs in the span.

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Final Score: New York 8, Cincinnati 3

Carlos Beltran hit a two-run home run and an RBI double, and the New York Mets downed the Cincinnati Reds, 8-3, in the rubber match at Shea Stadium. Oliver Perez (3-3) went six innings, holding the Reds to three runs on three hits with eight strikeouts and four walks. Jose Reyes went 3-for-5 and scored twice, and Ryan Church followed Beltran's home run in the fifth with one of his own for the Mets, who have won three of four. Rookie Johnny Cueto (2-4) continued to struggle to regain the form from his first two starts. Cueto, who fanned 18 and allowed just three runs over his first 13 1/3 innings in the majors, gave up eight hits and six runs in 4 2/3 innings, fanning five and walking three. Jeff Keppinger went 2-for-3 with a run batted in and scored for the Reds, who have split their last six games.

Final Score: Florida 5, Washington 4

Dan Uggla hit a pair of solo homers, including the game-winner in the eighth inning, as the streaking Florida Marlins rallied for a 5-4 win over the Washington Nationals, finishing off a three-game sweep at Nationals Park. Jeremy Hermida went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer for the Marlins, who have won seven straight. Uggla finished 2-for-3, was hit by a pitch and scored three times, while Alfredo Amezaga went 1- for-4, stole a base and scored a run. Logan Kensing (2-0) picked up the win with a scoreless inning in relief of Scott Olsen, who allowed four runs on six hits over six frames. Kevin Gregg notched his seventh save. Aaron Boone went 3-for-4 with a homer, a triple and two runs batted in for the Nats, who have dropped five of six. Ronnie Belliard added a two-run shot, while Jesus Flores was 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Luis Ayala (1-3) surrendered three runs on three hits in the eighth and took the loss in relief of Shawn Hill, who held the Marlins to two runs on five hits in seven innings.

Final Score: Milwaukee 5, St. Louis 3

Ryan Braun's fourth career multi-homer game helped the Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in the third of a four-game set at Miller Park. Jeff Suppan (2-2) gave up one run on six hits with four strikeouts and a season-high five walks in seven innings to record the win. J.J. Hardy went 3-for-4 with a run batted in for Milwaukee, which has won two of three on the heels of a six-game skid. Corey Hart was 2-for-4 with an RBI. Braden Looper (5-2) gave up four runs on seven hits over six innings to absorb the loss. Ryan Ludwick clubbed his eighth home run of the season for the Cardinals, who have dropped four of their last five games. Chris Duncan and Troy Glaus both went 2-for-3 at the plate, with Duncan driving in a run.

Final Score: Chicago 6, Arizona 4

Daryle Ward's two-run pinch-hit double in the bottom of the eighth inning lifted the Chicago Cubs over the Arizona Diamondbacks, 6-4, to complete a three-game sweep at Wrigley Field. The start of game was delayed for 58 minutes due to rain, and both scheduled starters, Randy Johnson and Carlos Zambrano, were scratched before the game due to the weather. Edgar Gonzalez started for Arizona, while Sean Gallagher got the call for the Cubs. Reed Johnson hit a two-run home run for the Cubs, winners in four of their last five. Derrek Lee belted a solo shot, while Kosuke Fukudome went 2-for-4 and scored a run. Carlos Marmol (1-0) earned the win as four Chicago relievers combined for 4 2/3 shutout innings, with Kerry Wood picking up his seventh save. Gallagher lasted 4 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on five hits while striking out six. Conor Jackson tripled and drove in a pair of runs for the D-Backs, who have dropped six of eight. Miguel Montero and Eric Byrnes each doubled and scored, while Augie Ojeda and Justin Upton drove in a run apiece. Tony Pena (0-1) took the loss after allowing two runs in 1 2/3 innings of relief. Gonzalez was solid for five innings, holding the Cubs to two runs on five hits.

Final Score: San Francisco 4, Philadelphia 3

Steve Holm's first major league home run in the bottom of the seventh inning drove in the winning run, as the San Francisco Giants edged the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-3, in the rubber match at AT&T Park. Jonathan Sanchez gave up three runs on four hits with five walks in 4 1/3 innings. Jack Taschner (2-0) pitched a scoreless seventh to pick up the win. Bengie Molina doubled and scored two runs for the Giants, who have won two straight on the heels of a season-high five-game skid. John Bowker went 2-for-3 and knocked in a run. Adam Eaton gave up two runs on five hits with five walks and four strikeouts over five-plus innings. J.C. Romero (3-1) allowed two runs in the seventh to absorb the loss. Ryan Howard had an RBI triple for the Phillies, who have dropped three of their last four games. Philadelphia was limited to only six hits in the loss.

Final Score: San Diego 6, Colorado 1

Khalil Greene belted a two-run homer run, and Tadahito Iguchi went 3-for-5 with a run scored and one batted in, as the San Diego Padres defeated the Colorado Rockies, 6-1, in the finale of a three- game set. Scott Hairston had a solo home run for the Padres, who have won two straight on the heels of a five-game skid. Kevin Kouzmanoff had a pair of hits and an RBI. Chris Young (3-3) got the win after he went six innings and gave up just one run on five hits. Garrett Atkins went 1-for-4 and scored the only run for the Rockies, who have dropped two straight. Greg Reynolds (0-1), who was called up prior to the game for his first big league start, absorbed the loss after he was touched for four runs on six hits in 5 2/3 innings.

Final Score: Houston 8, Los Angeles 5

Hunter Pence went 3-for-4, drove in two runs and scored twice as the Houston Astros fought off Hiroki Kuroda's no-hit bid and rallied for six runs in the eighth inning and an 8-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers to complete a three-game sweep. Brad Ausmus added a two-run single for Astros, who have won eight of nine. Miguel Tejada went 2-for-4 and scored a pair of runs, while Mark Loretta Lance Berkman, Carlos Lee and Michael Bourn drove in a run apiece. Geoff Geary (1-1) earned the win with a scoreless inning in relief of Shawn Chacon, who held the Dodgers to two runs on seven hits over six frames. Jose Valverde only had to record one out for his eighth save. Jonathan Broxton (1-1) allowed six runs in one- third of an inning for the Dodgers, losers of four straight. Kuroda took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and allowed a run on one hit over 6 2/3 frames, striking out five and walking three. James Loney hit a two-run homer, while Blake DeWitt went 3-for-4 and scored twice. Andre Ethier had three hits, including a double, and Delwyn Young drove in a run and scored a run.

Atlanta at Pittsburgh, postponed

Sunday's game between the Atlanta Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Monday, with the first pitch scheduled for 12:35 p.m. (et). The probable pitchers for the first game are Atlanta's Tim Hudson up against Pittsburgh's Phil Dumatrait. The second game's probable pitchers are Jair Jurrjens for the Braves and Zach Duke for the Pirates.