MONTREAL -- Todd Hollandsworth hit a two-run homer and Colorado scored the go-ahead runs on center fielder Endy Chavez's three-base error as the Rockies stopped an eight-game road losing streak 5-3 over the Expos.
John Thomson (5-2) won his third straight start as the Rockies got their first road win since April 19. Thomson allowed three runs and eight hits in 5 2-3 innings, and Jose Jimenez pitched the ninth for his eighth save.
Marlins 12, Padres 4
MIAMI -- Ryan Dempster (1-3), winless in 11 starts since Sept. 2, was staked to a 10-0 lead and at 38-38 passed Ryan Rupe to become Florida's career leader in wins.
Phillies 7, Astros 4
PHILADELPHIA -- Tomas Perez scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch by Hipolito Pichardo (0-1) in the seventh, and Philadelphia's bullpen pitched five hitless innings.
Giants 5, Mets 1
NEW YORK -- Russ Ortiz (3-1) improved to 6-1 against the Mets, allowing one run and four hits in 6 1-3 innings and hitting a two-run double in the matchup of division leaders.
Reds 8, Brewers 2
CINCINNATI -- Sean Casey hit his first homer since August and Adam Dunn extended his surge with a three-run shot. Elmer Dessens (2-3) singled twice and drove in a pair of runs.
-- From wire reports
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