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Braves Halt Marlins’ Streak

Associated Press

National League

Victories in their last at-bat are becoming almost routine for the Atlanta Braves. The Florida Marlins were the latest victims.

This time the big blow was a two-run home run by David Justice in the eighth inning that gave the Braves a 4-3 victory over Florida on Monday night and ended the Marlins’ winning streak at six games.

The win was Atlanta’s 21st in its last at-bat and 14th since July 4.

“There’s nothing ho-hum about this,” said Atlanta manager Bobby Cox. “You’d rather have them wrapped up early, but without good pitching, we don’t come back.”

Reds 4, Rockies 0

Cincinnati

Ron Gant homered and drove in three runs as Cincinnati ended a four-game losing streak with a win over slumping Colorado.

Gant had an RBI groundout and a two-run homer, his 24th, to lead the Reds to their second win in seven games.

Expos 5, Phillies 1

Philadelphia

Moises Alou had a two-run homer and Pedro Martinez allowed only one run in six innings as Montreal notched its sixth victory in seven games.

Martinez (11-7) allowed seven hits, struck out three and did not walk a batter.

Giants 4, Cardinals 1

San Francisco

Royce Clayton singled in the winning run in San Francisco’s three-run eighth and William VanLandingham allowed four hits in eight innings, leading the Giants to a victory over St. Louis.

VanLandingham is 4-0 in his last eight starts after losing his first two decisions of the season.

Cubs 5, Dodgers 4 (11)

Los Angeles

Brian McRae singled home the winning run in the 11th inning and Sammy Sosa hit the 10,000th home run in Cubs history as Chicago defeated Los Angeles.

Randy Myers (1-2) earned the victory despite blowing his fifth save in 32 opportunities.

Padres 6, Pirates 5

San Diego

Steve Finley singled home the winning run with two outs in the eighth inning as San Diego wasted a five-run lead before rallying to beat Pittsburgh.

Doug Bochtler (3-0) allowed two runs in two innings, and former Spokane Indian Trevor Hoffman worked the ninth for his 22nd save.

Clearing the bases

Cincinnati placed infielder Brian Hunter on the disabled list and activated outfielder Eric Anthony… . Atlanta right-hander Greg Maddux missed his scheduled start against Florida after experiencing flu-like symptoms… . San Francisco placed left-hander Trevor Wilson on the 15-day disabled list… . Los Angeles first baseman Eric Karros was named the N.L. player of the week after batting .385 with four home runs.