Mets 9, Rockies 2

Denver – With Willie Randolph under pressure, New York finally ended its five-game losing streak with a victory over Colorado.

New York general manager Omar Minaya made the holiday weekend trip to Colorado, leading to speculation that Randolph is under evaluation and his job could be in jeopardy.

David Wright hit his ninth homer of the season, and Carlos Beltran had a three-run double as part of a five-run first.

Nick Evans, making his major league debut, had three doubles and two RBIs and Claudio Vargas pitched seven solid innings. Vargas, throwing on three days rest, picked up his first win with the Mets. The right-hander went seven innings, giving up two runs and scattering four hits.

Duaner Sanchez and Pedro Feliciano pitched the last two frames, allowing only a walk while striking out one each.

Vargas (1-2) was let go by Milwaukee in late March and signed to a minor league deal by New York. His contract purchased by the team on May 13.

Evans arrived at Coors Field about three hours before game time after New York purchased his contract from Double-A Binghamton.

Braves 3, Diamondbacks 1

Atlanta – Jeff Francoeur hit a game-ending, two-run homer off Chad Qualls in the ninth inning, and Atlanta overcame a 10-strikeout performance by Randy Johnson.

Cardinals 4, Dodgers 0

Los Angeles – Kyle Lohse won for the first time in almost a month, pitching six scoreless innings. Lohse (4-2) scattered six hits, struck out five and walked none to record his first victory since April 27 against Houston. The right-hander, coming off consecutive no-decisions against Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay, allowed only one runner past second base.

Astros 4, Phillies 3

Houston – Carlos Lee drove in three runs to lead Houston. The Phillies loaded the bases off Doug Brocail with one out in the ninth inning. Shane Victorino flew out to Darin Erstad in left, and Erstad made a perfect throw to catcher Brad Ausmus, who tagged out Pedro Feliz at the plate.

Brewers 5, Nationals 2

Washington – Seth McClung was victorious in his first start in almost two years, and Corey Hart and Mike Cameron homered.

Pirates 5, Cubs 4, 14 inn.

Pittsburgh – Jason Bay hit a two-run home run and the game-winning single in the 14th inning against a drawn-in outfield.

Late Friday game

Cardinals 2, Dodgers 1

Los Angeles – Adam Wainwright outpitched Derek Lowe with seven strong innings, and Ryan Ludwick hit a two-run homer.