Fri, Jul 04, 2008

Baseball

Around the NL

Tucson, Arizona | Published: 05.20.2008
Nationals 4, Phillies 0: In Washington, Ryan Zimmerman saved a run or two with a quick stab to stop a double, charged a two-hopper barehanded to nail Shane Victorino and made a tough catch look routine on a foul pop-up in the seventh. With the help of his third baseman's defense, Tim Redding threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings for Washington.
Cubs 7, Astros 2: In Houston, Geovany Soto didn't get the automatic home run he deserved, but it didn't make a difference for the Cubs. Soto was credited with an inside-the-park homer in the fourth despite replays showing that it should have been an automatic home run.
Rockies 4, Giants 3: In Denver, Clint Barmes homered and Yorvit Torrealba added a go-ahead two-run double, as Colorado handed the Giants their sixth straight loss.
Dodgers 6, Reds 5: In Los Angeles, rookie Blake DeWitt's RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning lifted the Dodgers to a comeback victory, snapping the Reds' six-game winning streak.
Cardinals 8, Padres 2: In San Diego, Albert Pujols hit two long home runs, while Cesar Izturis and Ryan Ludwick also homered in St. Louis' third straight win.
The Associated Press