Flushing, NY -- Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - Carlos Beltran hit a two-run home run and an RBI double, and the New York Mets downed the Cincinnati Reds, 8-3, in the rubber match at Shea Stadium. Oliver Perez (3-3) went six innings, holding the Reds to three runs on three hits with eight strikeouts and four walks. Jose Reyes went 3-for-5 and scored twice, and Ryan Church followed Beltran's home run in the fifth with one of his own for the Mets, who have won three of four. Rookie Johnny Cueto (2-4) continued to struggle to regain the form from his first two starts. Cueto, who fanned 18 and allowed just three runs over his first 13 1/3 innings in the majors, gave up eight hits and six runs in 4 2/3 innings, fanning five and walking three. Jeff Keppinger went 2-for-3 with a run batted in and scored for the Reds, who have split their last six games.

Final Score: Florida 5, Washington 4

Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Dan Uggla hit a pair of solo homers, including the game-winner in the eighth inning, as the streaking Florida Marlins rallied for a 5-4 win over the Washington Nationals, finishing off a three-game sweep at Nationals Park. Jeremy Hermida went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer for the Marlins, who have won seven straight. Uggla finished 2-for-3, was hit by a pitch and scored three times, while Alfredo Amezaga went 1- for-4, stole a base and scored a run. Logan Kensing (2-0) picked up the win with a scoreless inning in relief of Scott Olsen, who allowed four runs on six hits over six frames. Kevin Gregg notched his seventh save. Aaron Boone went 3-for-4 with a homer, a triple and two runs batted in for the Nats, who have dropped five of six. Ronnie Belliard added a two-run shot, while Jesus Flores was 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Luis Ayala (1-3) surrendered three runs on three hits in the eighth and took the loss in relief of Shawn Hill, who held the Marlins to two runs on five hits in seven innings.

Final Score: Milwaukee 5, St. Louis 3

Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - Ryan Braun's fourth career multi-homer game helped the Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in the third of a four-game set at Miller Park. Jeff Suppan (2-2) gave up one run on six hits with four strikeouts and a season-high five walks in seven innings to record the win. J.J. Hardy went 3-for-4 with a run batted in for Milwaukee, which has won two of three on the heels of a six-game skid. Corey Hart was 2-for-4 with an RBI. Braden Looper (5-2) gave up four runs on seven hits over six innings to absorb the loss. Ryan Ludwick clubbed his eighth home run of the season for the Cardinals, who have dropped four of their last five games. Chris Duncan and Troy Glaus both went 2-for-3 at the plate, with Duncan driving in a run.

Final Score: Chicago 6, Arizona 4

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Daryle Ward's two-run pinch-hit double in the bottom of the eighth inning lifted the Chicago Cubs over the Arizona Diamondbacks, 6-4, to complete a three-game sweep at Wrigley Field. The start of game was delayed for 58 minutes due to rain, and both scheduled starters, Randy Johnson and Carlos Zambrano, were scratched before the game due to the weather. Edgar Gonzalez started for Arizona, while Sean Gallagher got the call for the Cubs. Reed Johnson hit a two-run home run for the Cubs, winners in four of their last five. Derrek Lee belted a solo shot, while Kosuke Fukudome went 2-for-4 and scored a run. Carlos Marmol (1-0) earned the win as four Chicago relievers combined for 4 2/3 shutout innings, with Kerry Wood picking up his seventh save. Gallagher lasted 4 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on five hits while striking out six. Conor Jackson tripled and drove in a pair of runs for the D-Backs, who have dropped six of eight. Miguel Montero and Eric Byrnes each doubled and scored, while Augie Ojeda and Justin Upton drove in a run apiece. Tony Pena (0-1) took the loss after allowing two runs in 1 2/3 innings of relief. Gonzalez was solid for five innings, holding the Cubs to two runs on five hits.

Final Score: San Francisco 4, Philadelphia 3

San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - Steve Holm's first major league home run in the bottom of the seventh inning drove in the winning run, as the San Francisco Giants edged the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-3, in the rubber match at AT&T Park. Jonathan Sanchez gave up three runs on four hits with five walks in 4 1/3 innings. Jack Taschner (2-0) pitched a scoreless seventh to pick up the win. Bengie Molina doubled and scored two runs for the Giants, who have won two straight on the heels of a season-high five-game skid. John Bowker went 2-for-3 and knocked in a run. Adam Eaton gave up two runs on five hits with five walks and four strikeouts over five-plus innings. J.C. Romero (3-1) allowed two runs in the seventh to absorb the loss. Ryan Howard had an RBI triple for the Phillies, who have dropped three of their last four games. Philadelphia was limited to only six hits in the loss.

Final Score: San Diego 6, Colorado 1

San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - Khalil Greene belted a two-run homer run, and Tadahito Iguchi went 3-for-5 with a run scored and one batted in, as the San Diego Padres defeated the Colorado Rockies, 6-1, in the finale of a three- game set. Scott Hairston had a solo home run for the Padres, who have won two straight on the heels of a five-game skid. Kevin Kouzmanoff had a pair of hits and an RBI. Chris Young (3-3) got the win after he went six innings and gave up just one run on five hits. Garrett Atkins went 1-for-4 and scored the only run for the Rockies, who have dropped two straight. Greg Reynolds (0-1), who was called up prior to the game for his first big league start, absorbed the loss after he was touched for four runs on six hits in 5 2/3 innings.

Final Score: Houston 8, Los Angeles 5

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Hunter Pence went 3-for-4, drove in two runs and scored twice as the Houston Astros fought off Hiroki Kuroda's no-hit bid and rallied for six runs in the eighth inning and an 8-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers to complete a three-game sweep. Brad Ausmus added a two-run single for Astros, who have won eight of nine. Miguel Tejada went 2-for-4 and scored a pair of runs, while Mark Loretta Lance Berkman, Carlos Lee and Michael Bourn drove in a run apiece. Geoff Geary (1-1) earned the win with a scoreless inning in relief of Shawn Chacon, who held the Dodgers to two runs on seven hits over six frames. Jose Valverde only had to record one out for his eighth save. Jonathan Broxton (1-1) allowed six runs in one- third of an inning for the Dodgers, losers of four straight. Kuroda took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and allowed a run on one hit over 6 2/3 frames, striking out five and walking three. James Loney hit a two-run homer, while Blake DeWitt went 3-for-4 and scored twice. Andre Ethier had three hits, including a double, and Delwyn Young drove in a run and scored a run.

Atlanta at Pittsburgh, postponed

Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Sunday's game between the Atlanta Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Monday, with the first pitch scheduled for 12:35 p.m. (et). The probable pitchers for the first game are Atlanta's Tim Hudson up against Pittsburgh's Phil Dumatrait. The second game's probable pitchers are Jair Jurrjens for the Braves and Zach Duke for the Pirates.