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Cards outslug Cincinnati 11-7

Ryan Ludwick hit a solo homer and a pivotal three-run shot on Sunday, offsetting another homer by Ken Griffey Jr. and leading the St. Louis Cardinals to an 11-7 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, who later fired manager Jerry Narron.

The Reds are 31-51, worst in the major leagues.

The Cardinals overcame a disappointing start by newcomer Mike Maroth, who gave up Griffey's 585th career homer and left the game after failing to get an out in the fourth inning.

St. Louis reliever Troy Percival (2-0), back in Major League Baseball after two years, got his second victory of the series by pitching out of a threat in the fourth.

Nationals 3, Pirates 2

In Pittsburgh, Jesus Flores' first home run in the majors, a two-run drive in the seventh inning, gave slumping Washington a three-run lead and the Nationals ended a five-game losing streak by holding on against Pittsburgh.

Mike Bacsik (2-5) won for the first time since May 24, shutting out the Pirates on three hits until being pulled during a two-run Pittsburgh seventh aided by his own throwing error.

Phillies 5, Mets 3

In Philadelphia, Jimmy Rollins hit a two-run homer, Kyle Kendrick pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the Phillies salvaged the finale of a four-game series.

Kendrick (3-0) gave up two runs and six hits in a career-high six innings. Kendrick walked three and didn't strike out a batter.

Cubs 5, Brewers 1

In Chicago, Jason Marquis allowed four hits in seven innings to win for the first time in almost two months and the Chicago Cubs won for the eighth in nine games.

Aramis Ramirez doubled in two runs in the first inning, and Derrek Lee and Mark DeRosa added RBI singles in the third as the Cubs took a 4-0 lead.

Astros 12, Rockies 0

In Houston, Lance Berkman homered and had four RBIs and Wandy Rodriguez won for just the third time in eight starts.

Berkman's two-run homer off Tom Martin in the sixth was his first of the season batting right-handed. Earlier, he had a left-handed two-run double against Colorado starter Rodrigo Lopez (4-2).

Marlins 6, Braves 5

In Miami, Josh Willingham had a career-best five hits, including a game-ending single in the 10th inning for Florida.

Miguel Olivo tied it with a leadoff homer against Braves closer Bob Wickman in the bottom of the ninth. Yunel Escobar's two-run single off Kevin Gregg with two outs in the top half gave Atlanta a 5-4 lead.

Miguel Cabrera singled to start the 10th and advanced when Rafael Soriano (2-1) threw wildly to second for an error after fielding Jason Wood's bunt. Brett Carroll then ran for Cabrera.

Giants 13, Diamondbacks 0

In San Francisco, Tim Lincecum struck out a career-high 12 batters over seven innings, Barry Bonds doubled in two runs and the Giants' offense came alive against Arizona.

Bonds walked twice before recording his 377th double and 2,900th career hit. Bengie Molina added a three-run homer and Ryan Klesko drove in four runs.

Dodgers 5, Padres 0

Los Angeles, Chad Billingsley threw three-hit ball for seven innings, Matt Kemp and Rafael Furcal homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers stopped a five-game losing skid to the Padres.

Billingsley (5-0) won for the first time as a starter this season, matching a career high by striking out nine.

John Lackey outpitched rookie Jeremy Guthrie to earn his 11th win and Casey Kotchman and Mike Napoli hit slump-breaking home runs to help the Los Angeles Angels defeat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Sunday.

The Angels improved to 51-31, the best record in the Major League Baseball franchise's history after 82 games.

Lackey (11-5) allowed two runs and four hits in seven innings, striking out five and walking three. His 11 wins is tied for second in the AL behind C.C. Sabathia (12).

Indians 3, Devil Rays 2

In Cleveland, Cliff Lee struck out nine to win for the third time in four starts for Cleveland, which won for the sixth time in seven games.

Lee (5-4) allowed one run and four hits with two walks in eight innings. The left-hander struck out the side on 13 pitches in the first and went on to tie his career high for strikeouts.

Athletics 11, Yankees 5

In New York, Jack Cust and Dan Johnson homered in Oakland's seven-run second inning.

Dan Haren (10-2) pitched five innings to win his career-best 10th straight decision and improve to 4-0 in seven career starts against the Yankees.

Tigers 1, Twins 0

In Detroit, Jeremy Bonderman beat Scott Baker in an old-fashioned pitchers' duel and Marcus Thames homered with two outs in the eighth inning.

Bonderman (9-1) allowed six hits in eight innings, striking out seven and walking one.

Baker (2-3) nearly matched him, giving up three hits and throwing only 79 pitches for his first complete game in 33 major league starts. The right-hander walked one and struck out three.

Rangers 2, Red Sox 1

In Boston, Kameron Loe won his fourth consecutive start and Michael Young had a pair of hits on Sunday for the Texas Rangers.

Loe (5-6) allowed one run, six hits and two walks in six innings. He hasn't lost since being sent to the minors after winning just once in his first 15 starts.

White Sox 3, Royals 1

In Kansas City, Missouri, Jon Garland, aided by Paul Konerko's 15th home run, maintained his mastery over Kansas City to close out a 6-1 road trip for the White Sox.

Garland (6-5) went seven innings and allowed one run on seven hits and raised his career mark against Kansas City to 15-5 in 28 starts.

Mariners 2, Blue Jays 1

In Seattle, hours after manager Mike Hargrove abruptly resigned, Jose Guillen hit a tying homer in the eighth inning and a game-ending single in the ninth to win the game for the Mariners.
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