Ankiel’s bat lifts Cards
Cardinals 5, Padres 0
St. Louis – Failed pitcher Rick Ankiel hit a three-run homer to cap his debut as a major-league outfielder, and Joel Pineiro worked seven scoreless innings in the Cardinals’ victory over San Diego on Thursday night.
Braves 7, Mets 6
New York – Left fielder Willie Harris robbed Carlos Delgado of a tying home run in the ninth inning, and the Braves held off the Mets.
Dodgers 5, Reds 4, 11 inn.
Cincinnati – Rafael Furcal homered in the 11th inning, and the Dodgers snapped a season-high six-game losing streak.
Nationals 3, Giants 1
San Francisco – Jon Rauch retired pinch-hitter Barry Bonds in a key spot, and Felipe Lopez hit a two-run homer for the Nationals.
Marlins 4, Phillies 2
Philadelphia – Josh Willingham homered and drove in two runs in his return to Florida’s lineup.
Cubs 10, Rockies 2
Denver – Jacque Jones matched a season high with four RBIs.
Diamondbacks 4, Pirates 2
Phoenix – Tony Clark homered and drove in two runs.