Tuesday’s results
Astros 7, Dodgers 4: At Houston, Craig Biggio started his long goodbye with a grand slam. Hours after announcing he plans to retire at the end of this season, Biggio capped a six-run sixth inning with a tiebreaking grand slam that led the Astros past Los Angeles.
Braves 7, Giants 5 (13): At San Francisco, Edgar Renteria lined a go-ahead, two-run double with two outs in the 13th inning of Atlanta’s victory over the Giants.
Mets 8, Pirates 4: At New York, John Maine hit a two-run homer and struck out seven to lead the Mets past Pittsburgh.
Brewers 5, Reds 3: At Cincinnati, Yovani Gallardo took a shutout into the seventh inning and had a run-scoring single, leading the Brewers to a victory over the Reds.
Cubs 4, Cardinals 3: At St. Louis, Carlos Zambrano won his N.L.-leading 13th game and Aramis Ramirez’s third single of the game snapped a seventh-inning tie in Chicago’s win over the Cardinals.
Padres 5, Rockies 3: At Denver, Adrian Gonzalez doubled home the go-ahead run in the eighth, and San Diego snapped a four-game skid with a win over Colorado.
Diamondbacks 9, Marlins 3: At Phoenix, Livan Hernandez won for the first time in 10 starts and Arizona beat Florida for its fourth victory in a row.
Phillies 4, Nationals 3: At Philadelphia, Aaron Rowand’s solo homer in the eighth inning lifted the Phillies to a win over Washington.
Associated Press