ATLANTA – Jeromy Burnitz hit a grand slam in his first game back from the disabled list, and defensive replacement Tsuyoshi Shinjo threw out Chipper Jones at the plate for the final out to preserve the New York Mets’ 6-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.
Marlins 8, Reds 4
CINCINNATI – Jeff Austin let the first seven Marlins reach base, setting up a five-run rally that sent Florida to an 8-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Phillies 4, Expos 2
MONTREAL – Kevin Millwood won his fifth straight decision, and Bobby Abreu and Placido Polanco homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Expos. Millwood (7-1) allowed two runs and six hits in seven innings.
Astros 7, Cubs 5
HOUSTON – Jose Vizcaino hit a three-run homer off Mark Prior in a six-run first inning to lead the Houston Astros over the Chicago Cubs 7-5.
Dodgers 6, Brewers 4
MILWAUKEE – Shawn Green hit a go-ahead three-run homer exactly one year after his four-home run game at Miller Park as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4 for their eighth straight victory.
Cardinals 10, Pirates 8
PITTSBURGH – J.D. Drew tripled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied past the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-8.
Friday night.
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