• Reds 1, Pirates 0: PITTSBURGH — Homer Bailey of Cincinnati threw the season’s seventh no-hitter, beating Pittsburgh. The seven no-hitters matches the modern record for most in a season, tying 1990 and 1991. There were eight no-hitters in 1884. The last no-hitter for the Reds was a perfect game by Tom Browning on Sept. 16, 1988. This was the 15th no-hitter in Reds history (related story, D1).
• Mets 3, Braves 1: ATLANTA — Lucas Duda’s three-run homer in the seventh gave New York the lead, Jonathon Niese pitched seven strong innings for his third straight win and the Mets beat Atlanta.
• Marlins 2, Phillies 1: MIAMI — Carlos Lee’s game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted Miami to a win over Philadelphia and eliminated the Phillies from playoff contention.
• Cardinals 12, Nationals 2: ST. LOUIS — Allen Craig matched his career best with four hits to go with two RBIs, Yadier Molina hit a two-run home run and St. Louis rolled Washington.
• Astros 7, Brewers 6: MILWAUKEE — Edgar Gonzalez allowed one hit before tiring in the sixth and Brett Wallace, Jason Castro and Jose Altuve all homered as Houston beat Milwaukee.
• Diamondbacks 8, Cubs 3: PHOENIX — Justin Upton and Cody Ransom homered to power Arizona past slumping Chicago.
• Dodgers 8, Rockies 0: LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw pitched eight strong innings, Shane Victorino hit a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Colorado to remain three games behind St. Louis for the second NL wild card with five games to play.
• Giants 3, Padres 1: SAN DIEGO — Ryan Vogelsong pitched six strong innings and Buster Posey increased his lead in the NL batting race in San Francisco’s win over San Diego.
