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Around the NL: D-backs 6, Brewers 3

Tucson, Arizona | Published: 07.01.2008
● Diamondbacks 6, Brewers 3: In Phoenix, Mark Reynolds homered, doubled twice and drove in three runs as the NL West leaders avoided falling below .500. Brandon Lyon got three outs in the ninth for his 17th save in 20 chances.
● Cardinals 7, Mets 1: In St. Louis, Kyle Lohse notched his seventh straight win and Mark Mulder got the last three outs, making the first relief appearance of his career in his season debut.
● Reds 4, Pirates 3: In Cincinnati, Ken Griffey Jr. hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, rallying the Reds with his 603rd career home run.
● Marlins 6, Nationals 5: In Miami, Josh Willingham completed Florida's rally by hitting a game-winning homer in the 10th inning.
● Astros 4, Dodgers 1: In Houston, Roy Oswalt struck out nine in six strong innings, then left when he strained his left hip abductor in the sixth inning.
Padres 15, Rockies 8: In Denver, Edgar Gonzalez homered twice as San Diego snapped an eight-game losing streak. The Padres set a season high for runs scored in their first visit to Coors Field since the teams played a one-game playoff last October.
Cubs 9, Giants 2: In San Francisco, Mark DeRosa hit a grand slam and a two-run homer as the Cubs ended a four-game skid.
—The Associated Press