Chicago learned before the game that shortstop Nomar Garciaparra would be out for two to three months because of a torn groin.
Ryan Dempster (1-3) allowed one run and four hits in six innings.
Braves 2, Nationals 1
At Washington, shortstop Cristian Guzman made a two-run throwing error on Raul Mondesi's wet bases-loaded grounder off Chad Cordero (2-1) with two outs in the ninth. It was the first loss of the season for Washington's bullpen, which entered leading the major leagues with a 5-0 record.
Chris Reitsma (1-0) pitched a perfect eighth, and Dan Kolb finished up for his fifth save, with the help of Andruw Jones' diving catch of pinch-hitter Carlos Baerga's liner to center.
The comeback prevented John Smoltz from taking another tough loss and dropping to 0-4 in his return to starting. He allowed five hits in seven innings, including Jose Guillen's RBI single in the fourth.
Phillies 6, Rockies 3
At Philadelphia, Jim Thome ended his season-long home-run drought that extended for 53 at-bats, and Todd Pratt also hit a two-run homer.
Jon Lieber (4-0) gave up three runs and nine hits in eight innings, and Billy Wagner pitched a perfect ninth for his third save, completing a game that took just 2 hours, 15 minutes.
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