Hamilton continues to thrive

? Add two more homers and two more ovations to Josh Hamilton’s inspiring comeback story.

Hamilton completed his sensational series with a pair of homers on Sunday, and the Cincinnati Reds snapped their four-game losing streak with a 9-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

“You can’t help but feel good about it,” Hamilton said.

Even those who can’t figure out how to get him out come away feeling good about what they’re seeing from the 25-year-old outfielder.

“He’s as good a rookie as there is right now,” said Josh Fogg, who gave up Hamilton’s first homer. “He had a good series, put some good swings on some good pitches, hit the ball hard all series long.

“It’s good to see a guy who has battled through adversity and been able to come back and do that – I wish it wasn’t against us. But it’s good to see a guy that’s been able to turn his life around like that.”

His two-run shot off Fogg (1-3) put Cincinnati in position to salvage the final game of the series. Hamilton’s solo drive off reliever Alberto Arias in his next at-bat drew the latest ovation in his comeback from years of drug abuse.

“An awesome feeling,” Hamilton said. “Just to be back here is a blessing.”

Padres 3, Marlins 1

Miami – Jake Peavy allowed one hit in seven innings and struck out 10 for San Diego.

Braves 6, Dodgers 4

Atlanta – Jarrod Saltalamacchia got his first two major- league hits, including a single to drive in the go-ahead run.

Cardinals 3, Astros 1

St. Louis – Braden Looper allowed a run in six innings, helping the punchless Cardinals beat Houston for only their second victory in eight games.

Brewers 6, Pirates 4

Milwaukee – Prince Fielder homered twice and scored the go-ahead run in Milwaukee’s third straight win.

Diamondbacks 3, Mets 1

Phoenix – Livan Hernandez gave up one run in seven innings, and Arizona ended a 13-game home losing streak to New York.

Cubs 4, Nationals 3, 10 inn.

Chicago – Daryle Ward singled home the winning run in the 10th inning.

Phillies 8, Giants 5

San Francisco – Ryan Howard and Shane Victorino both hit home runs for Philadelphia against rookie starter Tim Lincecum.

American League

Yankees 5, Mariners 0

New York – Darrell Rasner limited Seattle to three hits.

Red Sox 4, Twins 3

Minneapolis – Curt Schilling allowed three runs and eight hits in 62â3 innings.

Indians 9, Orioles 6

Baltimore – Trot Nixon went 5-for-5 with four RBIs for Cleveland.

White Sox 4, Angels 3, 10 inn.

Anaheim, Calif. – A.J. Pierzynski tied it with a homer in the eighth, then singled home the go-ahead run in the 10th.

Rangers 3, Blue Jays 2

Arlington, Texas – Michael Young, Mark Teixeira and Kenny Lofton homered.

Athletics 5, Devil Rays 3

St. Petersburg, Fla. – Nick Swisher hit a tiebreaking solo homer.