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LOS ANGELES — Just 24 hours after hitting his first major-league home run, Blake DeWitt got his first inside-the-park homer — a two-run shot off the top of the right-field fence — that gave the Dodgers a lead they would not relinquish in a 5-4 victory over the Mets on Tuesday night.

Cubs 3, Reds 0

CINCINNATI — Carlos Zambrano (5-1) allowed three hits in eight innings, and Kerry Wood, pitching on the 10-year anniversary of his 20-strikeout game, gave up a bunt single and struck out two in the ninth, getting his fifth save.

Diamondbacks 6, Phillies 4

PHOENIX — Stephen Drew hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run outburst against Adam Eaton (0-1) and Randy Johnson (2-1) earned his 286th victory.

Marlins 3, Brewers 0

MIAMI — Scott Olsen (4-1) allowed two hits in 8 2/3 innings, Mike Jacobs hit a two-run homer and Kevin Gregg needed only one pitch to retire Bill Hall on a flyout for his sixth save in seven chances.

Braves 5, Padres 3

ATLANTA — Chipper Jones hit his 10th homer, Jair Jurrjens (4-2) pitched six strong innings and Atlanta beat San Diego to improve the NL’s best home record (12-4).

Pirates 12, Giants 6

PITTSBURGH — Nate McLouth homered twice while driving in three runs and Zach Duke (1-2) won for the first time in nearly a year.

Astros 6, Nationals 5

HOUSTON — Carlos Lee had the go- ahead two-run double in the eighth and Lance Berkman had a career-high five hits to lead Houston to its fourth consecutive win.

The Associated Press

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