Chicago ? The wind was blowing in at Wrigley Field — which had no effect on the Chicago Cubs.

Kerry Wood hit his fifth career home run and Sammy Sosa hit his 503rd as the Cubs connected four times en route to a 16-3 rout of the Cincinnati Reds Thursday.

“Everybody has been swinging the bat unbelievable and pitching has been great,” said Sosa, who homered for the third time in as many days, leaving him one shy of Eddie Murray for 17th place on the career list.

“That’s how you win games, when everybody contributes.”

With the wind gusting in from the northeast at 14 mph, this figured to be a pitcher’s duel. But the Cubs’ offense played as if it was a warm, muggy day in July, knocking out 16 hits. Sosa’s homer sailed all the way to Waveland Avenue, and Hee Seop Choi and Mark Grudzielanek also went deep.

Chicago scored at least 10 runs for the third straight day. Chicago won its third straight for the first time this year. Cincinnati has dropped five of six.

“They’ve been hot the last three days. They’re not missing many pitches. It seems like everything they hit finds a hole,” said Reds right-hander Jimmy Haynes, who was put on the 15-day disabled list after the game because of a bulging disk in his back.

Adam Dunn hit his sixth homer of the year, tying teammate Austin Kearns for the NL lead, but that wasn’t nearly enough to keep pace with the Cubs. Chicago’s 16 runs were the most allowed by the Reds since a 16-7 loss to Colorado on Aug. 10, 2001.

Haynes became the first Reds pitcher to lose his first four starts since Joey Jay lost his first five in 1963.

Haynes allowed 10 runs, 10 hits and six walks in 42/3 innings, the worst start of his career.

Dodgers 4, Padres 3

Los Angeles — Todd Hundley capped a four-run eighth-inning rally with a three-run homer off Jaret Wright as Los Angeles beat San Diego, wasting a strong effort by right-hander Adam Eaton. Troy Brohawn (1-0) recorded the victory with an inning of one-hit relief. Eric Gagne pitched a perfect ninth for his fourth save in as many attempts.

Brewers 4, Astros 2

Milwaukee — Matt Kinney pitched seven effective innings and Richie Sexson and Geoff Jenkins hit consecutive home runs as Milwaukee beat Houston.

Mets 7, Pirates 2

Pittsburgh — Jae Seo, his future in the Mets’ rotation uncertain, pitched seven shutout innings for his first major-league victory and Mo Vaughn had four hits.

Braves 14, Expos 8 (10)

San Juan, Puerto Rico — Island favorite Javy Lopez hit his second homer of the game, a grand slam in the 10th inning that set off a festive celebration and sent Atlanta past Montreal for a three-game sweep.

Marlins 7, Phillies 3

Philadelphia — Mike Lowell drove in four runs with three extra-base hits and Carl Pavano pitched six shutout innings to lead Florida past Philadelphia. Luis Castillo had three hits, three stolen bases and two runs scored for the Marlins, who swiped five bases in all to gain a split of the four-game series.

D’backs 11, Rockies 2

Phoenix — Carlos Baerga drove in a career-best seven runs with two homers and a double, and Curt Schilling pitched a four-hitter for his first victory of the season.