Marlins 3, Diamondbacks 2

Miami – Dan Uggla hit his 14th home run, and Kevin Gregg escaped a bases-loaded jam in the eighth inning to help Florida take the opening game in a series between division leaders.

The game was the Marlins’ first against an opponent that has a winning record since May 1, and the widespread assumption is the team with baseball’s smallest payroll will fold as the schedule becomes more difficult.

Dodgers 4, Reds 1

Los Angeles – Chad Billingsley pitched seven scoreless innings and singled home a run, leading Los Angeles past Cincinnati and sending the Reds to their eighth straight loss at Chavez Ravine.

Brewers 7, Pirates 2

Pittsburgh – Manny Parra pitched 52â3 scoreless innings, and Mike Cameron and Corey Hart homered to help Milwaukee snap a five-game losing streak. Parra (2-2) won for the first time since beating San Francisco on April 5, his first start of the season. The 25-year-old left-hander allowed only four hits and a walk, and struck out six.

Astros 4, Cubs 2

Houston – Hunter Pence hit a grand slam to lead Houston over Chicago. A day after snapping a career-high 16-game hitting streak with an 0-for-4 night, Pence had three hits, including a shot to the first row in right field in the fourth inning.

Phillies 1, Nationals 0

Washington – Greg Dobbs’ RBI pinch-hit single in the ninth inning sent Philadelphia past Washington.

Giants 6, Rockies 5

Denver – Tim Lincecum pitched six effective innings, and Rich Aurilia had three hits, including a solo homer.

Padres 3, Cardinals 2

San Diego – Kevin Kouzmanoff hit a three-run homer.

Braves 6-6, Mets 1-2

Atlanta – Jorge Campillo pitched six scoreless innings for his first major- league win, leading Atlanta past New York for a doubleheader sweep. Atlanta won the opener behind Tom Glavine.