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Howard's hits lift Phillies past Cubs

OUTBURST The Philadelphia slugger singled in the first inning, homered in the third and added a double in the ninth. Thirteen of his last 27 hits have been homers

AP , CLEVELAND, OHIO

Padres 12, Orioles 6

At San Diego, Jake Peavy struck out seven in six innings and Marcus Giles and Khalil Greene both drove in three runs as San Diego handed Baltimore its ninth straight loss.

Miguel Tejada drove in three runs for the Orioles, who lost for the 14th time in 16 games and for the first time under interim manager Dave Trembley, who replaced the fired Sam Perlozzo on Monday.

Reds 5, Athletics 2

At Oakland, California, Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 582nd career home run and 19th of the season to lead Cincinnati to its first regular-season victory in eight games against Oakland.

Pirates 5, Mariners 3

At Seattle, Pittsburgh's Tom Gorzelanny allowed two runs in seven innings to beat Seattle for his first win in more than month.

Astros 9, Angels 5

At Anaheim, California, Carlos Lee homered and drove in four runs and Hunter Pence had three hits, including a tiebreaking two-run homer, for Houston.

Diamondbacks 10, Devil Rays 8

At Phoenix, Arizona finally solved Tampa Bay, but had to match their greatest comeback and rely on extra innings to do it.

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