Al Leiter (13-7) allowed two hits in seven shutout innings for the Mets. He outpitched Mike Hampton (12-6), who had won nine straight decisions.
Cardinals 3, Cubs 2
In St. Louis, Kerry Robinson hit his first home run of the year, connecting for a leadoff shot in the bottom of the ninth inning that lifted the St. Louis Cardinals over the Chicago Cubs.
Robinson hit a 3-2 pitch from Mike Remlinger (5-5) over the right-center field wall. The ball landed in the St. Louis bullpen, where Cardinals pitcher Jason Simontacchi caught it with his cap.
Dodgers 6, Astros 3
In Houston, Eric Gagne earned his 44th straight save of the season, setting a major league record as he closed out the Los Angeles Dodgers' win over the Houston Astros.
Pirates 5, Marlins 0
In Pittsburgh, Josh Fogg pitched shutout ball for 7 2-3 innings and Jack Wilson drove in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates held the slumping Marlins scoreless for the second straight game.
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