The Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA - Eric Milton pitched eight hitless innings before Michael Barrett blooped a double just in front of center fielder Doug Glanville, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 Sunday on Pat Burrell's run-scoring single in the ninth.

Philadelphia led 2-0 when Barrett was jammed by an 0-1 fastball leading off the ninth, Milton's 98th pitch of the game. Glanville, who had replaced Ricky Ledee in the eighth, at first broke back on the ball, then charged in and just missed an attempt for a diving catch.

"I was upset, but I'm happy we got the win," Milton said.

Milton then struck out pinch-hitters Jose Macias and Alex Gonzalez, giving him a season-high 12 strikeouts, but Mike Grudzielanek singled and Corey Patterson doubled off the wall in left-center, tying the score and chasing Milton.

Ryan Madson (7-2) relieved and retired Sammy Sosa on a grounder.

Padres 3, Dodgers 0

LOS ANGELES - Adam Eaton allowed one hit in seven innings, Phil Nevin and Brian Giles homered and San Diego averted a three-game sweep by the NL West leaders. The loss was only the third in 20 games for the Dodgers, who had won 11 of their previous 15 meetings with the Padres. Los Angeles leads San Diego and San Francisco by 3 1/2 games.

Cardinals 6, Giants 0

ST. LOUIS - Matt Morris threw a seven-hitter for his seventh career shutout, and St. Louis took advantage of Jerome Williams' wildness. The Cardinals avoided a sweep after losing the first two games of the three-game series, and beat the Giants for only the second time in seven games at home the last two seasons. The NL Central leaders have won 16 of 20.

Braves 4, Mets 3

NEW YORK - Fielding errors by rookies David Wright and Kaz Matsui led to three unearned runs for Atlanta, and Mike Hampton threw six strong innings for the Braves. J.D. Drew hit his 24th homer for the Braves, who have taken over first place in the NL East with 12 wins in their last 16 games.

Astros 9, Brewers 1

HOUSTON - Pete Munro pitched seven shutout innings, and Mike Lamb drove in three runs with a pair of doubles to lead Houston. Houston has won four of its last five games, improving to 5-5 since Phil Garner replaced Jim Williams as manager at the All-Star break. The Astros had 12 hits, including five doubles.

Expos 6, Marlins 4

MONTREAL - Livan Hernandez threw six hitless innings and came within two outs of his second straight complete game. Hernandez (7-10) was perfect through two outs in the sixth, retiring the first 17 batters he faced before walking pinch-hitter Josh Willingham. He didn't allow a hit until Mike Lowell's double on the first pitch of the seventh.

Rockies 3, Diamondbacks 2

PHOENIX - Randy Johnson struck out a season-high 14 in what could be his final start for Arizona, and the Diamondbacks wasted a ninth-inning lead that extended their team-record losing streak to 14. Arizona has had preliminary talks with teams about possible trades for Johnson, who is making $16 million this year and is due $16 million in 2005.