Conrad's pinch-hit wins it for Braves

Brooks Conrad recaptured his pinch-hit magic of 2010, driving in the winning run in the ninth inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 6-5 win over the visiting Cardinals Sunday.

Conrad, who had three homers -- including two grand slams -- and drove in 12 runs as a pinch-hitter last season, hit a bloop single to center to drive in Alex Gonzalez (home run) from second base.

Derek Lowe gave up six hits and four runs in five innings three days after his DUI arrest.

The Cardinals lost third baseman David Freese to a broken bone in his left hand when he was hit by a pitch.

Marlins 9, Reds 5: John Buck snapped a tie with a seventh-inning homer, one of a season-high five hit by visiting Florida.

Padres 7, Dodgers 0: Andre Ethier extended his hitting streak to 27 games with a seventh-inning single for host LA.

Astros 5, Brewers 0:Carlos Lee hit a three-run homer before going to the hospital to have X-rays on his rib cage, and Bud Norris struck out 11 in 7 2/3 innings for host Houston.

Nationals 5, Giants 2:Jordan Zimmermann went six innings to end his three-game losing streak for host Washington.

Pirates 8, Rockies 4: Charlie Morton pitched into the sixth inning for his third win as visiting Pittsburgh beat Ubaldo Jimenez and Colorado.

D-Backs 4, Cubs 3: Daniel Hudson went seven solid innings to win his second straight for host Arizona. -- AP