Posted on Fri, May. 09, 2008

-- The Atlanta Braves finally won a one-run game when Matt Diaz hit a bases-loaded single in the ninth inning to beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 Thursday.

Atlanta was the first team since the 2000 Houston Astros to lose its first nine one-run games. The Braves were the only team in the major leagues without a one-run victory.

Atlanta, which trailed 4-1 after five innings, has won six straight games, all at home.

The Padres, who lost their fourth straight, committed three errors that led to four unearned runs.

Yunel Escobar led off the ninth with a bunt single off Joe Thatcher (0-4). Chipper Jones followed with a single to left. After the runners advanced on Mark Teixeira's groundout, Thatcher issued an intentional walk to Jeff Francoeur, loading the bases for Diaz.

Diaz lined a 2-2 pitch to left to drive in Escobar.

Manny Acosta (1-1) earned the win on the same day he lost a save because of an official scorer's error.

Braves starter Jo-Jo Reyes left in the third inning after developing a blister on his left index finger. Buddy Carlyle, who relieved Reyes, was knocked out of the game in the fifth with a neck injury suffered in a baseline collision with Kevin Kouzmanoff.

Reyes gave up five hits and two runs in 22/3 innings.

Pirates 5, Giants 4 - Adam LaRoche hit a go-ahead single in a three-run seventh inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants for a three-game sweep.

Pittsburgh has won 13 of its last 15 games against San Francisco and swept three-game series from the Giants in three straight seasons, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. San Francisco has lost four in a row overall.

Rockies 9, Cardinals 3 - Matt Holliday had four singles, Jorge De La Rosa scattered five hits over 52/3 innings and the Colorado Rockies beat the St. Louis Cardinals to salvage a split in the four-game series.

Omar Quintanilla added a career-high three hits and Garrett Atkins finished 2-for-3 with a double, triple and two RBIs for the Rockies.

Diamondbacks 8, Phillies 3 - Brandon Webb became the first pitcher to win his first eight starts in three years, tossing his 13th career complete game to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Philadelphia Phillies.

Marlins 7, Brewers 2 - Matt Treanor achieved a career high in RBIs with one swing Thursday, hitting a three-run homer to help the Florida Marlins complete a three-game sweep by beating Milwaukee.

Nationals 8, Astros 3 - Willie Harris and Rob Mackowiak homered to help the Washington Nationals beat Houston and end the Astros' five-game winning streak.

American league

Yankees 6, Indians 3 - Jason Giambi and the sluggish New York Yankees suddenly turned sluggerish.

The Yankees played home run derby Thursday, with Giambi, Johnny Damon, Robinson Cano and Wilson Betemit connecting in a victory over the Cleveland Indians.

White Sox 6, Twins 2 - Jermaine Dye homered for the third straight game and Juan Uribe added a go-ahead two-run drive in the fifth to help the struggling Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins.

Red Sox 5, Tigers 1 - Josh Beckett got eight strikeouts, including the 1,000th of his career and Kevin Youkilis hit another home run at Comerica Park to lead the Boston Red Sox to a win over the Detroit Tigers.

Orioles 4, Royals 1 - Daniel Cabrera threw a three-hitter to remain perfect against Kansas City, Nick Markakis backed him with a three-run home run, and the Baltimore Orioles snapped a five-game losing streak with a victory against the Royals.