NATIONAL LEAGUE FINALS

Final Score: Cincinnati 5, Pittsburgh 3

Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Brandon Phillips blasted a solo homer and hit a run-scoring double, as the Cincinnati Reds took another step closer to a division crown with a 5-3 win over the reeling Pittsburgh Pirates in the middle test of a three-game series at Great American Ball Park.

Final Score: Washington 5, New York 3

Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - Tyler Moore had a pinch-hit, two-run home run to help the Washington Nationals take a 5-3 win over the New York Mets in the second of three from Citi Field.

Final Score: Philadelphia 9, Miami 7

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Jimmy Rollins homered and drove in three runs to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-7 win over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.

Final Score: Milwaukee 5, Atlanta 0

Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - Marco Estrada pitched into the seventh inning as the Milwaukee Brewers took a 5-0 win over the Atlanta Braves in the second of a three-game set.

Final Score: Houston 1, Chicago 0

Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Jordan Lyles threw five shutout innings and the bullpen did the rest as the Houston Astros edged the Chicago Cubs, 1-0, in the middle test of a three-game set at Minute Maid Park.

Final Score: San Francisco 9, Colorado 8

Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Brandon Belt clubbed a solo home run and knocked in four overall to lift the San Francisco Giants over the Colorado Rockies, 9-8, in the middle test of a three-game set Tuesday at Coors Field.

Final Score: Arizona 1, Los Angeles 0

Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Clayton Kershaw just can't catch a break. Ian Kennedy outdueled Kershaw, pitching 7 1/3 scoreless frames, as the Arizona Diamondbacks blanked the Los Angeles Dodgers, 1-0, in the first tilt of a quick two-game set.

Final Score: San Diego 6, St. Louis 4

San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - Alexi Amarista and Logan Forsythe each drove in a pair of runs to lead the San Diego Padres over the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-4, in the middle test of a three game set.

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