Astros 6, Mets 4 (10)

New York – Brad Ausmus led off the 10th inning with his second homer of the season, Darin Erstad connected for his third homer three batters later, and Houston rallied against New York’s shaky bullpen.

Cubs 6, Nationals 1

Chicago – Rich Harden matched a career-high with 11 strikeouts for the Cubs.

Cardinals 6, Braves 3

St. Louis – Albert Pujols hit a two-run homer and briefly took the lead in the NL batting race over Chipper Jones.

Brewers 4, Pirates 3 (12)

Milwaukee – J.J. Hardy singled in the winning run.

Marlins 5, Diamondbacks 2

Phoenix – Josh Willingham homered and drove in two runs to back Ricky Nolasco’s strong outing for Florida.

Giants 7, Padres 4

San Francisco – Bengie Molina homered and drove in five runs for San Francisco.

Rockies 4, Reds 3 (12)

Denver – Omar Quintanilla homered with one out in the 12th inning, and Colorado took advantage of five Cincinnati errors.

Phillies 5, Dodgers 2 (11)

Philadelphia – Pedro Feliz hit a tying RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth and delivered a game-winning, three-run homer in the 11th for Philadelphia.