Cubs 8, Pirates 0

Chicago – Carlos Zambrano got his career-best 17th win by pitching six sharp innings before leaving due to cramps, and surging Chicago expanded its NL Central lead to 31â2 games.

Braves 7, Brewers 4

Atlanta – Manager Ned Yost was ejected during Atlanta’s seventh-inning rally.

Nationals 5, Phillies 3

Washington – The Philadelphia Phillies’ bullpen blew it.

Dodgers 7, Diamondbacks 1

Phoenix – Chad Billingsley limited Arizona to one run.

Mets 7, Marlins 6, 11 inn.

Miami – David Wright singled home the decisive run.

Rockies 7, Padres 3

San Diego – The Rockies closed within 11â2 games of the wild-card lead.

Giants 5, Reds 4

San Francisco – Pedro Feliz hit a tying homer during a five-run sixth inning, rallying the Giants to the win.

Cardinals 4, Astros 3

St. Louis – Rick Ankiel’s two-run triple off Houston closer Brad Lidge capped a three-run rally in the ninth.