Monday’s results

Pirates 4, Astros 2 (10): At Houston, former Gonzaga University and North Idaho College star Jason Bay’s two-run homer in the 10th inning gave Pittsburgh a win over Houston.

Houston closer Brad Lidge gave up a solo homer to Xavier Nady in the ninth inning that tied it at 2.

Braves 5, Phillies 3 (10): At Philadelphia, Edgar Renteria ripped his second homer – a two-run shot – in the 10th inning to lead Atlanta over Philadelphia.

John Smoltz went six innings, Bob Wickman (1-0) pitched out of a jam in the ninth and Chad Paronto tossed a scoreless 10th for the save.

Marlins 9, Nationals 2: At Washington, Miguel Cabrera homered into the upper deck and drove in four runs, and Hanley Ramirez collected four hits to back Dontrelle Willis and lead Florida.

Diamondbacks 8, Rockies 6: At Denver, Eric Byrnes lined a two-run single off LaTroy Hawkins in the eighth inning and Arizona rallied past Colorado, snapping a four-game losing streak on Opening Day.

Byrnes’ bases-loaded single made a winner of right-hander Juan Cruz.

Brewers 7, Dodgers 1: At Milwaukee, Ben Sheets gave up an early home run, then retired his next 22 batters in a two-hitter that led Milwaukee over Los Angeles.

Sheets allowed Jeff Kent’s homer leading off the second and Brady Clark’s double with one out in the ninth.

Reds 5, Cubs 1: At Cincinnati, Adam Dunn homered in his first two at-bats, leading Cincinnati to victory over Chicago.

Chicago’s only run was unearned, courtesy of Ryan Freel’s throwing error in center field.

Associated Press