Wednesday’s results

Reds 8, Cardinals 7: At Cincinnati, David Ross hit a two-run homer in the ninth for a Cincinnati win over St. Louis that tightened the Central race to 2 1/2 games.

Mets 4, Padres 3: At New York, Mike Piazza hit two home runs off former Mets teammate Pedro Martinez, but New York edged San Diego.

Astros 14, Pirates 1: At Houston, ace pitcher Roy Oswalt hit one of Houston’s six homers, and Aubrey Huff connected twice and drove in a career-high six runs in a rout of Pittsburgh.

Brewers 6, Cubs 3: At Milwaukee, Dave Bush took a no-hit bid into the sixth, helping Milwaukee beat Chicago and stop a three-game losing streak.

Nationals 5, Marlins 2: At Washington, Dontrelle Willis gave up one run on a wild pitch and another on a throwing error as Washington defeated Florida.

Phillies 9, Braves 3: At Atlanta, Chase Utley hit a go-ahead, three-run double in an eight-run seventh to lead Philadelphia.

Diamondbacks 5, Giants 3: At Phoenix, Luis Gonzalez homered and Arizona set a club record by turning five double plays in a win over San Francisco.

Rockies 3, Dodgers 1: At Los Angeles, Brad Hawpe homered and hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth as Colorado ended Los Angeles’ 11-game winning streak.