The Associated Press

DENVER - Wade Miller and the Houston Astros handed the Colorado Rockies their first shutout at Coors Field since 1999, and increased their National League Central lead Thursday with a 6-0 victory. The Rockies had scored in 361 consecutive home games since San Diego's Andy Ashby pitched a six-hitter on July 4, 1999.

Miller, Octavio Dotel and Mike Gallo combined on a three-hitter for Houston. Jeff Bagwell homered and drove in three runs as the Astros moved a game ahead of the idle Chicago Cubs.

Cardinals 13, Brewers 0

ST. LOUIS - Edgar Renteria had four hits and five RBI, and Woody Williams (16-9) set a career high for victories while combining for a three-hitter. The Cardinals, who trail NL Central leader Houston by five games, host the Astros in a three-game series starting tonight.

Phillies 5, Marlins 4

PHILADELPHIA - In danger of blowing a must-win game, Philadelphia rallied against Dontrelle Willis with the help of Jim Thome's tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning. The Phillies pulled a half-game behind the Marlins in the NL wild-card race. The teams will meet three more times next week at Florida. Philadelphia's victory also clinched the NL East for Atlanta, the Braves' 12th straight division title.

Padres 7, Giants 3

SAN FRANCISCO - Gary Matthews Jr. hit a two-run double and San Diego avoided a four-game sweep with a win over San Francisco's reserves.

The Giants clinched the NL West title Wednesday night, and manager Felipe Alou gave all of his regulars a day of rest.

Expos 1, Mets 0

NEW YORK - Javier Vazquez struck out 12, and Todd Zeile homered to lead Montreal. Vazquez (13-11) allowed three hits in seven innings, outpitching Steve Trachsel.

Dodgers 2, Diamondbacks 0

LOS ANGELES - Wilson Alvarez and Eric Gagne combined on a seven-hitter, and Robin Ventura homered as Los Angeles defeated Arizona Diamondbacks.