Thursday’s National League results

Reds 3, Diamondbacks 2: At Cincinnati, Johnny Cueto allowed nothing more than Justin Upton’s solo homer in seven innings, striking out 10 in an overpowering debut while leading the Reds to a victory over Arizona. The 22-year-old pitcher threw his 96 mph fastball right by hitters who had never seen it, finishing them off with a hard slider or change-up. Pitching in a steady rain, the right-hander struck out eight of his first 13 batters.

Cardinals 3, Rockies 0: At St. Louis, Brad Thompson had a career-high six strikeouts in 62/3 innings and added his first career RBI in the Cardinals’ victory over Colorado. St. Louis took two of three from the defending N.L. champions.

Phillies 8, Nationals 7 (10): At Philadelphia, Jesus Colome walked Jayson Werth to force in the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning, giving the Phillies a victory over Washington.

Cubs 6, Brewers 3: At Chicago, former closer Ryan Dempster was a winner in his return to the rotation and Aramis Ramirez homered as the Cubs beat Milwaukee.

Padres 3, Astros 2: At San Diego, Trevor Hoffman kept up his seesaw season when he earned the save in the Padres’ win over Houston.

Pirates 4, Braves 3 (10): At Atlanta, Xavier Nady drove in Nyjer Morgan with a 10th-inning single and Pittsburgh beat the Braves.

Associated Press