Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Roy Halladay spun 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball Wednesday, as the Philadelphia Phillies downed the Cincinnati Reds, 6-2, in the finale of a three-game set at Great American Ball Park. Halladay (9-7) scattered eight hits and walked one with five strikeouts to earn his third consecutive winning decision. Erik Kratz clubbed a three-run home run and Chase Utley added a two-run blast, as the Phillies wrapped up a six-game road trip at 4-2. Mike Leake (7-9) was tagged for six runs on six hits and one walk over just 2 1/3 innings to absorb the loss. Jay Bruce finished with three hits, including a solo home run and two RBI for the Reds, who have dropped eight straight season series against Philadelphia. Joey Votto stroked a pair of base hits as he returned to the Reds lineup for the first time since July 15 while recovering from a pair of surgeries on his left knee.

Final Score: New York 6, St. Louis 2

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Ike Davis clubbed a three-run home run and R.A. Dickey pitched effectively into the seventh inning, as the New York Mets downed the St. Louis Cardinals, 6-2, in the finale of a three-game series Wednesday at Busch Stadium. Dickey (18-4) allowed two runs on eight hits and a walk with five strikeouts over 6 2/3 frames to earn his major league-leading 18th victory of the season. He became the first Mets pitcher to reach 18 wins since Frank Viola and Dwight Gooden both accomplished the feat in 1990. Justin Turner and Mike Baxter each scored twice, while Daniel Murphy finished 3-for-5 with a run scored for the Mets, who wrapped up a nine-game road trip at 6-3. Adam Wainwright (13-12) was tagged with the loss after giving up five runs on eight hits and two walks over five frames. He also smacked his first home run of the season in the setback, the Cardinals' sixth in their last nine games.

Final Score: Washington 9, Chicago 1

Washington, DC (Sports Network) - One night after blasting a franchise-record six home runs, the Washington Nationals did it again on Wednesday, en route to a 9-1 drubbing of the Chicago Cubs in the third installment of a four-game series. Bryce Harper led the offensive assault with a pair of homers. Adam LaRoche clubbed a two-run shot, his third in the past two games, while Roger Bernadina, Ian Desmond and Danny Espinosa all whacked homers for the Nationals, who have won four consecutive games. Gio Gonzalez (18-7) threw seven scoreless innings, taking a no-hitter into the sixth, while allowing just three hits. He struck out nine and did not issue a walk to collect his second consecutive positive decision. He is tied with New York's R.A. Dickey for the major-league lead in wins. Anthony Rizzo accounted for the lone run with a homer, while Chris Volstad (2-10) took the loss after allowing five runs on nine hits and four walks over five innings for the Cubs, who have dropped five in a row.

Final Score: Pittsburgh 6, Houston 3

Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Kevin Correia tossed six solid innings and Brock Holt knocked in a pair of runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Houston Astros, 6-3, in the rubber match of a three-game series at PNC Park. Correia (10-8), who got the start in place of an injured Jeff Karstens, allowed one run on four hits and a walk for his first win since Aug. 8. He was making his sixth appearance and third start since his last victory. Alex Presley added two hits, an RBI and three runs scored for the Pirates, who won their second straight following a four-game slide. Fernando Abad (0-3) was touched for five runs -- four earned -- on six hits and three walks over four innings for Houston, which lost for the ninth time in 11 games. Brandon Laird homered in a losing effort.

Final Score: Atlanta 1, Colorado 0

Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - Mike Minor worked seven scoreless innings to guide the Atlanta Braves past the Colorado Rockies, 1-0, in the middle test of a three-game set at Turner Field. Minor (8-10), who carried a no-hitter into the seventh, allowed just one hit and struck out seven while walking four. Chipper Jones scored the game's lone run, while Michael Bourn, Jason Heyward and Minor also tallied hits for the Braves, winners in three of four. Craig Kimbrel stranded two in the eighth inning and one in the ninth to earn his 33rd save of the year. Alex White (2-8) was charged with the loss after giving up one unearned run on two hits and four walks over four innings. Jordan Pacheco broke up Minor's no-hit bid with a single in the seventh inning.

Final Score: Milwaukee 8, Miami 5

Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Rickie Weeks blasted a pair of two-run homers and scored three runs to help lead the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-5 win over the Miami Marlins in the third contest of a four-game series. Corey Hart went 2- for-4 with a two-run homer and four RBI. The Brewers have won 13 of their last 16 games, catapulting them back into contention for the final wild card spot. They trail the St. Louis Cardinals by 6 1/2 games with 27 left to play. Wily Peralta (1-0) made his first career start Wednesday night and gave the Brewers a quality outing. He pitched six-plus solid innings, giving up three runs on five hits and four walks while striking out three. Brewers closer John Axford recorded his 25th save of the season and his second save in as many days after tossing a scoreless ninth. Nathan Eovaldi (4-11) gave up two runs on six hits and struck out four over five frames.

Final Score: San Diego 4, Los Angeles 3

Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Carlos Quentin hit a go-ahead, seventh- inning sacrifice fly on Wednesday and the San Diego Padres downed the Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-3, in the rubber match of a three-game series. Chase Headley, the NL Player of the Month for August, went 2-for-5 with an RBI double. Will Venable scored a pair of runs, including the game-winner, for the Padres, who won for the 12th time in 16 tries. Clayton Richard entered Wednesday with a three-start winning streak but received a no-decision after allowing three runs on 10 hits over 4 2/3 frames. Nick Vincent (2-0) tossed 1 1/3 scoreless frames of relief to secure the win. Tommy Layne entered with two down and a runner of first in the ninth and retired Adrian Gonzalez on a sharp grounder to record his second save of the season. Gonzalez, Hanley Ramirez and Luis Cruz had an RBI apiece for the Dodgers, who trail the NL West-leading Giants by 4 1/2 games. The teams will open a three-game set in San Francisco on Friday. Aaron Harang gave up three runs -- two earned -- on seven hits over a five-inning start and Shawn Tolleson (1-1) allowed Quentin's sac fly to take the loss.

Final Score: Arizona 6, San Francisco 2

San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - Trevor Cahill took a no-hitter into the seventh inning on Wednesday and the Arizona Diamondbacks topped the San Francisco Giants, 6-2, in the finale of a three-game series at AT&T Park. Cahill (10-11) was charged with two runs on two hits and a pair of walks with five strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings to earn his first win since July 30. Chris Johnson clubbed a two-run double, while Aaron Hill, Paul Goldschmidt, Miguel Montero and John McDonald all knocked in a run for the Diamondbacks, who have won back-to-back games on the heels of a three-game slide. Brandon Belt smoked a two-run single for the Giants, who have lost two straight after winning three in a row. Madison Bumgarner (14-10) was saddled with his third straight loss after allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks with five strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings.

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