Phillies 3, Mets 0

New York – Brett Myers buzzed through New York’s lineup, pitching eight dominant innings and leading Philadelphia to a victory that cut its NL East deficit to two games. Greg Dobbs hit a two-run homer off Mike Pelfrey (13-9), and the Phillies took the opener of a crucial three-game series between the top teams in the division.

Pirates 7, Giants 0

San Francisco – Zach Duke pitched a six-hitter to snap a career-worst nine-game skid, and Pittsburgh ran its winning streak in San Francisco to seven. A light earthquake rattled the area during the game.

Reds 10, Cubs 2

Cincinnati – Jay Bruce hit his first career grand slam, and Joey Votto added a two-run homer, an all-rookie power display that sent Cincinnati past Chicago.

Dodgers 7, D’backs 0

Los Angeles – Andre Ethier went 5-for-5 and drove in a career-high five runs, and Derek Lowe held Arizona to two hits over eight innings.

Braves 10, Nationals 5

Atlanta – Rookie Brandon Jones’ three-run double capped a seven-run third inning, and Kelly Johnson had three hits and two RBIs. The Braves have consecutive victories for the first time since Aug. 9, a span of 25 games.

Rockies 5, Astros 3

Denver – Clint Barmes homered, Ubaldo Jimenez won for just the second time in a month, and Colorado ended Houston’s eight-game winning streak.

Marlins 4, Cardinals 1 (11)

St. Louis – Dan Uggla singled in the go-ahead run in the 11th inning.

Brewers 3, Padres 2 (11)

Milwaukee – CC Sabathia pitched seven strong innings, but Milwaukee needed an RBI single from J.J. Hardy in the 11th inning to beat San Diego.