Phillies blank Mets 2-0
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The Associated Press - Published: July 6, 2009
PHILADELPHIA — Joe Blanton pitched four-hit ball into the eighth inning and Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley each homered off Johan Santana, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-0 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep of their NL East rival.
Nationals 5, Braves 3
WASHINGTON — Scott Olsen pitched into the ninth inning, newly acquired Nyjer Morgan had three hits and the Nationals beat the Braves for their second straight victory.
Cardinals 10, Reds 1
CINCINNATI — Colby Rasmus' homer started St. Louis' eight-run onslaught against slumping right-hander Bronson Arroyo, and the Cardinals got another solid start from Chris Carpenter.
Marlins 5, Pirates 0
MIAMI — Ricky Nolasco struck out 12 in eight innings to win his fourth consecutive start, and the Marlins beat the Pirates.
Nolasco (6-6) allowed three hits and missed his career high for strikouts by one, set Aug. 2 against Colorado. It was Nolasco's first win in his last four starts against Pittsburgh dating to last season. The Marlins won their fourth consecutive series at home.
Cubs 8, Brewers 2
CHICAGO — Ted Lilly pitched effectively into the seventh inning and Derrek Lee hit a two-run homer, leading the Cubs to victory over the Brewers.
Astros 7, Giants 1
SAN FRANCISCO — Roy Oswalt pitched eight solid innings in the Houston Astros' 7-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.
Diamondbacks 4, Rockies 3
DENVER — Mark Reynolds hit a three-run homer and Felipe Lopez broke a tie game with an RBI single in the seventh, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday.
Dodgers 7, Padres 6. 13 innings
SAN DIEGO — James Loney led off the 13th inning with a homer to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 7-6 win Sunday over the San Diego Padres.
Loney hit his sixth homer of the season into the right-field seats off Edward Mujica (2-4) to help the Dodgers win after squandering a 6-0 lead. Manny Ramirez didn't start for the first time since he returned from a 50-game drug suspension on Friday. Manager Joe Torre said he wanted Ramirez to rest his legs after being out so long.
The outfielder pinch hit in the 11th inning off Mike Adams and was robbed of a hit by right fielder Tony Gwynn's sliding catch.
Jeff Weaver (5-2) pitched three hitless innings for the win.
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