Pulled in 9th; late inning victories

Barry Zito pitched into the ninth in his best start of the season, Juan Uribe hit a two-run homer and the San Francisco Giants won their fourth straight at home against Florida with a 3-0 victory over the Marlins on Tuesday night.

Zito was close to his 11th career complete game and second this season, but manager Bruce Bochy pulled him for Sergio Romo after Wes Helms' one-out single on the left-hander's 107th pitch.

Zito (5-8), who entered his 17th start with the lowest run support in the majors at 2.80, outpitched All-Star Josh Johnson (7-2) with an efficient performance. He allowed four hits, struck out six and walked one in only his second outing of the year reaching eight innings.

Cardinals 5, Brewers 0

At Milwaukee, Adam Wainwright came within two outs of his first career shutout and Ryan Ludwick and Colby Rasmus homered for St. Louis.

Wainwright (9-5) allowed seven hits, struck out nine and walked two. It was the fourth time this season Milwaukee has been shut out and the third time in the last nine games.

Yovani Gallardo (8-6) allowed four runs and six hits, walked five and struck out five in five innings.

Diamondbacks 4, Padres 3

At Phoenix, Doug Davis got his first victory in a month and Arizona matched a season-best four-game winning streak.

Davis scattered nine hits, allowing two runs in 6 1-3 innings. It was his first victory since beating San Diego 8-0 on June 5. Davis (4-8) was 0-2 in five starts since then.

Kevin Correia (5-7) allowed four runs, three earned, and six hits in six innings.

Rockies 5, Nationals 4

At Denver, Clint Barmes capped Colorado's eighth-inning rally with a sacrifice fly.

The Rockies scored the winning run without the benefit of a hit. Julian Tavarez (3-7) issued consecutive one-out walks. Joe Beimel relieved and induced a comebacker from pinch-hitter Ryan Spilborghs but he threw wildly to second going for the force.

Alan Embree (2-2) picked up the victory without throwing a pitch and Huston Street got three outs for his 21st save in 22 chances.

Reds 4, Phillies 3

At Philadelphia, Ramon Hernandez hit a tiebreaking RBI single off Brad Lidge in the ninth inning.

Brandon Phillips hit two homers and drove in three runs to help the Reds rebound from the worst loss in franchise history, 22-1 to the Phillies on Monday.

David Weathers (1-1) tossed a scoreless eighth and All-Star closer Francisco Cordero finished for his 21st save in 22 chances.

Dodgers 8, Mets 0

At New York, Manny Ramirez drove in three runs with two singles before he was ejected following his second called strikeout.

Clayton Kershaw (6-5) combined with three relievers on a four-hitter, pinch-hitter Blake DeWitt hit a seventh-inning homer and Los Angeles twice scored with bases-loaded walks.

Ramirez, in his fourth game back following a 50-game drug suspension, was called out on strikes in the fifth, dropped his bat and threw his helmet and protective gear and was tossed while walking to the outfield.

Braves 2, Cubs 1

At Chicago, Javier Vazquez allowed a run and five hits in seven strong innings and Brian McCann had two two-out RBIs for Atlanta.

Vazquez (6-7) has two wins in his last nine starts -- both against the Cubs. He walked none and struck out six. Rafael Soriano got his ninth save in 10 chances by pitching the ninth.

Carlos Zambrano (4-4), pitching on three days' rest, allowed five hits and two runs in six innings. He hasn't won since June 6 -- a stretch of six starts.

Pirates 6, Astros 3

At Houston, Jack Wilson hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs as Pittsburgh ended a three-game slide.

Paul Maholm (6-4) allowed two runs and six hits in six innings for the Pirates. Matt Capps pitched a perfect ninth for his 19th save.

Brian Moehler (5-5) allowed three hits and four runs in 6 1-3 innings.