CHICAGO — Brett Wallace and Fernando Martinez each hit three-run homers to back Lucas Harrell's eight strong innings and the Houston Astros beat the Chicago Cubs 10-1 Tuesday. Harrell (10-8) scattered six hits and struck out six, helping the Astros win for only the third time in their last 28 road games. Harrell has allowed two runs or fewer in all seven of his starts since the All-Star break. Scott Moore added a solo shot and double twice for a career-high three extra-base hits. Jose Altuve doubled twice and had three of Houston's 13 hits. Reds 3, Mets 0: Jay Bruce hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds won their fourth game in a row, beating the New York Mets. The NL Central leaders and the Mets were a combined 0 for 18 with runners in scoring position before Bruce connected with no outs. Brandon Phillips drew a leadoff walk in the ninth from Manny Acosta (1-3). Dodgers 11, Pirates 0: Chad Billingsley pitched eight dominant innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers matched their highest-scoring game of the season, routing the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Dodgers have won five of six, pushing them to the top of the NL West. Pittsburgh has lost five of six. Phillies 1, Marlins 0: Kyle Kendrick pitched five-hit ball for seven innings and Jimmy Rollins led off the game with a home run off Josh Johnson, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a victory over the Miami Marlins. Charlie Manuel earned his 700th win as a manager with the Phillies' second straight shutout. The Marlins have not scored in 27 innings. Braves 6, Padres 0: Tim Hudson combined with three relievers for a five-hit shutout, Martin Prado hit a three-run homer, and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres. Hudson (12-4) allowed two hits and one walk in 62/3 innings and won his sixth straight decision. Cardinals 8, D'backs 2: Rookie Joe Kelly pitched into the seventh inning of what could be his final start before Jaime Garcia comes off the disabled list, and the St. Louis Cardinals got home runs from Matt Holliday and Jon Jay in a victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Miguel Montero hit a two-run homer for the Diamondbacks, who have lost four of six to drop to .500. They are 0-4 against the Cardinals this season. Giants 6, Nationals 1: Madison Bumgarner pitched a five-hitter and Brandon Belt had three hits and three RBIs, leading the San Francisco Giants to victory over the Washington Nationals in a matchup between NL division leaders. Bumgarner (13-7) struck out six and walked one in his second complete game this season. Dodgers 11, Pirates 0: Chad Billingsley pitched eight dominant innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers matched their highest-scoring game of the season, routing the Pittsburgh Pirates. Rockies 8, Brewers 6: Carlos Gonzalez had four hits, Tyler Chatwood pitched six effective innings and the Colorado Rockies beat the Milwaukee Brewers. — Agencies
