Mon, Aug 06, 2007 - Page 19 News List

A-Rod connects for 500th homer

MILESTONE Thirty-two-year-old Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees became the youngest player to reach the 500 mark and the second this season after Frank Thomas

AP , NEW YORKAP, MILWAUKEE

Milwaukee trailed 5-1 going into the bottom of the sixth inning and 5-4 heading into the eighth.

But with one out, J.J. Hardy singled. Ryan Braun popped out, bringing up Fielder, who hit a Tom Gordon pitch (1-2) deep into the right-field seats, delighting the sellout crowd.

Cubs 6, Mets 2

Ryan Theriot's infield single with two outs started a six-run third inning that set up Chicago's 6-2 win over New York on Saturday.

Chicago starter Ted Lilly (12-5) pitched seven-and-two-third impressive innings, allowing two runs. He has won seven of his last eight starts.

Braves 6, Rockies 4

In Atlanta, Tim Hudson pitched seven scoreless innings and hitting a two-run single as Atlanta downed Colorado.

Hudson (12-5) made his 12th start following an Atlanta loss. The Braves are 10-2 in those games.

Nationals 12, Cardinals 1

In Washington, Ryan Zimmerman hit two home runs as Washington extended its winning streak to a season-best five games by cruising past St. Louis.

Reds 9, Pirates 8, 10 innings

In Pittsburgh, Adam Dunn's two-run homer in the 10th inning saw Cincinnati edge Pittsburgh in a battle between the worst two teams in the National League.

Pittsburgh closer Matt Caps (4-5) gave up the tying run on a solo homer to Jeff Keppinger.

Marlins 6, Astros 5, 12 innings

In Miami, Miguel Cabrera tied the game with a homer in the seventh, then scored the winning run in bizarre circumstances as Florida beat Houston in extra innings.

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