FUKUDOME’S POWER PROPELS CUBS
CHICAGO — Kosuke Fukudome’s first homer since opening day capped a seventh-inning rally Saturday as the Cubs defeated the Diamondbacks 7-2, their second straight victory over the team that swept them in the first round of the playoffs last October.
Arizona reliever Chad Qualls (0-4), saw his ERA jump from 0.93 to 2.75 when he gave up four runs and four hits in one-third of an inning.
Mets 12-1, Reds 6-7
NEW YORK — Carlos Beltran hit a bases- loaded triple and drove in five runs to back Johan Santana’s first home win for the Mets in the first game of a doubleheader.
In the second game, Bronson Arroyo pitched eight dominant innings and Jeff Keppinger had five hits to lead Cincinnati.
Pirates 5, Braves 2
PITTSBURGH — Tom Gorzelanny (3-3) shook off Mark Teixeira’s two-run homer in the first inning to shut out Atlanta during the rest of his 7 1/3 innings.
Cardinals 5, Brewers 3
MILWAUKEE — Ryan Ludwick hit a two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning, and St. Louis’ shaky bullpen held on to snap a season-high three-game skid.
Giants 8, Phillies 2
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco starter Tim Lincecum (5-1) struck out eight in eight impressive innings.
Marlins 11, Nationals 0
WASHINGTON — Dan Uggla drove in five runs as Washington won its sixth straight game.
Astros 5, Dodgers 0
LOS ANGELES — Chris Sampson (2-3) pitched three-hit ball over seven innings for Houston.
The Associated Press
