Pujols was intentionally walked before Rolen blooped a single into shallow left-center field to drive in the winning run. Braden Looper (6-1) had two strikeouts and a walk in two scoreless innings for his second victory in three games.
Cubs 9, Mets 2
At Chicago, Carlos Zambrano allowed three hits in six innings to win his sixth straight decision and Chicago used a five-run sixth to send Tom Glavine to his first loss since April 24.
Reds 3, Rockies 2
At Cincinnati, Chris Denorfia singled past shortstop Clint Barmes with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth inning, rallying Cincinnati past slumping Colorado.
Astros 12, Marlins 0
At Miami, Andy Pettitte struck out 10 in seven sharp innings, Adam Everett had a career-high four hits and Houston routed Florida.
Pirates 7, Nationals 6
At Pittsburgh, Ronny Paulino hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning and Pittsburgh earned consecutive wins for the first time in more than a month.
Braves 11, Padres 3
At San Diego, Andruw Jones hit the longest homer ever at Petco Park, a 453-foot (140-meter) shot that went deep into the second deck in left-center field, and three other Atlanta players connected in a rout of NL West-leading San Diego.
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