Final Score: Chicago 7, Arizona 2

Chicago, IL - Kosuke Fukudome hit a two-run homer and Alfonso Soriano had four hits and an RBI as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks, 7-2, in the second of a three-game set at Wrigley Field. Soriano also scored a pair of runs, while Aramis Ramirez had two hits, including a double and an RBI for the Cubs, who have won two straight and three of their last four. Ryan Dempster pitched seven solid innings, but earned a no-decision. The veteran righty allowed two runs on three hits, while striking out seven and walking three. Scott Eyre (1-0) got the victory by tossing a scoreless seventh. Augie Ojeda finished 2-for-3 with a run scored and Justin Upton and Mark Reynolds accounted for the Arizona runs. The Diamondbacks have dropped two in a row and five of their last seven games. Max Scherzer went an effective six frames, surrendering an unearned run on five hits. The rookie right-hander, who was making his second career start, struck out six and walked one. Chad Qualls (0-4) was tagged with the loss after giving up four runs on four hits in one-third of an inning.

Final Score: St. Louis 5, Milwaukee 3

Milwaukee, WI - Ryan Ludwick hit a two-run single in the top of the ninth inning, as the St. Louis Cardinals snapped a season-high three-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. St. Louis starter Joel Pineiro allowed two runs on four hits and three walks, striking out four through 6 1/3 innings. He loaded the bases in the seventh before departing and was charged with two runs after Kyle McClellan walked two with the bases loaded. Chris Duncan hit a two-run homer and Skip Schumaker had two hits, a run scored and a run batted in. Milwaukee starter Ben Sheets tossed seven innings of three-run ball on nine hits and one walk, striking out six. Prince Fielder hit a game-tying home run in the eighth and Ryan Braun had three hits for Milwaukee who lost after snapping a season- high six-game losing streak on Friday. Eric Gagne (1-2) came on in the ninth for Milwaukee and blew another save for the home team. Ryan Franklin got his second save of the year in place of Jason Isringhausen who was removed from the closer's role earlier in the day. The team announced that Franklin and Russ Springer will share the role.

Final Score: San Francisco 8, Philadelphia 2

San Francisco, CA - Tim Lincecum struck out eight over eight innings, and Jose Castillo went 4-for-4 with a double and knocked in one run, as the San Francisco Giants trounced the Philadelphia Phillies, 8-2, in the second of three games at AT&T Park. Randy Winn and Aaron Rowand each had three hits, including a homer for the Giants, who snapped a five-game losing streak. Omar Vizquel, playing in his first game of the year after missing the first 36 while recovering from left knee surgery, went 3-for-5 and scored a run as part of San Francisco's 15-hit attack. Lincecum (5-1) allowed just two runs on four hits while walking just one. Ryan Howard and Chris Coste each homered for the Phillies, who are 3-3 on their seven-game West Coast swing. Jamie Moyer (2-3) took the loss after being shelled for six runs on nine hits in four innings.

Final Score: Pittsburgh 5, Atlanta 2

Pittsburgh, PA - Jason Bay homered, scored two runs and knocked in a pair to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a quick 5-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves in the second meeting of a four-game set at PNC Park. Ronny Paulino drove in three runs, while Jason Michaels went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in his first start for the Pirates, who have won a season-high five straight affairs. Starter Tom Gorzelanny (3-3) was solid in 7 1/3 innings, scattering seven hits and two runs while striking out four, and Matt Capps pitched a 1-2-3 ninth for his ninth save for the victors. Chuck James (2-2) was called up from Triple-A Richmond to start for Atlanta, but the left- hander was rudely welcomed back to the big leagues, surrendering five runs on five hits and four walks in his six innings of work. Mark Teixeira accounted for the Braves runs with a two-run homer to highlight his 2-for-3 effort at the plate, while Omar Infante tallied three hits for the Braves, who have dropped two straight following a six-game winning streak.

Final Score: Florida 11, Washington 0

Washington, DC - Dan Uggla hit his first career grand slam and drove in five runs, while Andrew Miller hurled seven shutout innings as the red-hot Florida Marlins obliterated the Washington Nationals, 11-0, in the second of a three-game set at Nationals Park. Cody Ross homered and scored three times for the Marlins, who are riding a six-game win streak. Wes Helms belted a solo shot, while Jeremy Hermida knocked in a pair of runs. Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-2, walked twice and scored twice as the Marlins needed just 10 hits to power their onslaught. Miller (3-2) held the Nats to just two hits, tying a career high with seven strikeouts while issuing just one walk. Nationals starter Michael O'Connor (1-1) was bombarded for nine runs on six hits and six walks in 3 1/3 innings. Felipe Lopez went 2-for-4 as Washington lost for the fourth time in five games. Ryan Zimmerman had the only other hit for the Nats.

Final Score: San Diego 3, Colorado 2

San Diego, CA - Greg Maddux pitched six brilliant innings to finally notch his 350th career win, as the San Diego Padres defeated the Colorado Rockies, 3-2. Maddux (3-3), who became just the ninth pitcher in league history to record at least 350 wins, gave up just one unearned run on three hits in his time on the hill, lowering his ERA to 3.60. Trevor Hoffman earned his sixth save of the year as he did not allow a hit in the ninth. Adrian Gonzalez provided all the offense, a three-run homer in the fourth, for the Padres, who snapped a five-game losing streak with the victory. Willy Taveras and Omar Quintanilla knocked in a run each for Colorado, which saw its three-game win streak halted. Ubaldo Jimenez (1-3) got the start, but absorbed the loss after he was touched for three runs on five hits in 6 2/3 innings of work.

Final Score: Houston 5, Los Angeles 0

Los Angeles, CA - Chris Sampson threw seven scoreless innings, and Lance Berkman went 2-for-3 with a double, as Houston shut out the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-0, in the middle contest of a three-game set. Sampson (2-3) gave up just three hits and one walk, while striking out three for the Astros, who have won seven of eight. Michael Bourn went 2-for-5 and stole his 17th base of the season, while Darin Erstad doubled and had two RBI. Miguel Tejada also finished with two runs batted in. Chad Billingsley (2-5) was wild early and threw just five innings, in which he allowed five runs -- four earned -- on six hits and a pair of walks. Matt Kemp, James Loney, and Chin-Lung Hu had the hits for the Dodgers, who have lost three in a row and scored two runs in the span.