Houston starting pitcher Wade Miller (1-4) left in the first inning when he was hit on the right thigh by a line drive off the bat of Jim Thome. He is day to day.
Rockies 5, Marlins 4
In Miami, Preston Wilson homered against his former team for the second straight night and drove in four runs as Colorado snapped a five-game losing streak.
Jason Jennings (3-3) pitched seven strong innings, giving the Rockies their first win by a starter this month. The staff was 0-4 with a 7.71 ERA in eight starts in May.
Wilson's three-run blast into the upper deck in left highlighted a four-run third inning against Michael Tejera (0-1). Wilson, who also homered Friday, is playing his first series in Florida since being traded to Colorado in November.
Pirates 5, Diamondbacks 4
In Pittsburgh, Brian Giles hit his first two homers this season and Kris Benson (4-4) pitched eight innings as Pittsburgh ended a seven-game losing streak. Giles, who returned Wednesday after sitting out nearly a month with a sprained knee, hit a two-run shot in the first and a solo drive in the third, both off Elmer Dessens (3-3).
Brewers 9, Reds 3
In Cincinnati, Richie Sexson homered and Milwaukee took advantage of 13 walks to snap Cincinnati's five-game winning streak. Sexson, Alex Sanchez and Geoff Jenkins each had two of Milwaukee's 10 hits to help Ben Sheets win for the third time in four decisions.
Sheets (4-3) allowed two runs and 10 hits in six innings, but walked only one. Reggie Taylor had four hits for the Reds.
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