RESULTS
* Pittsburgh 7, at New York 5: Steve Pearce hit a two-out, two-run single in the ninth inning for the Pirates. The Mets led, 5-1, when Pedro Martinez left after six innings, but five relievers couldn’t preserve the lead. The game was a makeup of an April 28 rainout.
* at Milwaukee 7, Washington 1: Rickie Weeks and Corey Hart hit home runs and Dave Bush (7-9) gave up five hits over 6 1/3 innings to help the Brewers win their sixth game in a row and sweep the four-game series. Bush won his third start in a row against the Nationals. Brewers All-Star left fielder Ryan Braun sat out his second consecutive game because of a lower-back injury.
* St. Louis 4, at Florida 2: Yadier Molina hit a two-run home run and Joel Pineiro (5-5) gave up two runs and seven hits in seven innings to lift the Cardinals in the first game of a four-game series. Anibal Sanchez (1-2), making his third start since returning from shoulder surgery, gave up three runs in seven innings. He struck out eight, equaling his career high.
* at Houston 3, San Francisco 1: Brandon Backe struck out six in seven innings, Ty Wigginton drove in three runs and Jose Valverde earned his 29th save. The Astros have won five games in a row and nine of 11.
* at Dodgers 8, Philadelphia 6: Casey Blake hit a two-run home run and Manny Ramirez doubled home two more runs during a six-run third inning for the Dodgers.
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