REDS LOSE BIG LEAD, WIN THRILLER
CINCINNATI — The Reds blew a six-run lead in the ninth, but Paul Janish singled home the tiebreaking run in only his second big-league at-bat for a 7-6, 10-inning victory over the Marlins on Wednesday night. His opposite-field hit to right on an 0-2 changeup from Renyel Pinto (1-2) brought a wave of teammates onto the field for a joyous pummeling, one that left Janish with a bloody nose.
Braves 8, Phillies 6
PHILADELPHIA — Tom Glavine (1-1) pitched 5 2/3 effective innings to earn his first win for Atlanta in six years and Chipper Jones, Yunel Escobar and Kelly Johnson hit solo homers against Brett Myers (2-4).
Cardinals 5, Pirates 1
ST. LOUIS — Todd Wellemeyer (4-1) allowed two hits into the eighth inning and Albert Pujols had two hits, reaching base for the 41st straight game to start the season.
Cubs 8, Padres 5
CHICAGO — Ted Lilly (4-4) struck out 11 in six innings to win his third straight start, and Alfonso Soriano and Geovany Soto homered.
Dodgers 6, Brewers 4
MILWAUKEE — Juan Pierre hit a go-ahead, two-run double in the ninth and Los Angeles overcame a three-run deficit to stop a season-high, six-game skid.
Nationals 5, Mets 3
NEW YORK — Ryan Zimmerman hit a long homer, Tim Redding (5-3) pitched two-hit ball for six innings and Jesus Flores hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the seventh.
Astros 6, Giants 3
SAN FRANCISCO — Miguel Tejada had three hits, including the go-ahead single in the seventh, and Lance Berkman and Brad Ausmus homered. The Associated Press
