Notables

The Cubs' John Mabry had a pinch two-run homer against Cincinnati, his fourth career pinch-hit homer.

St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols has five homers in his past five games, including last season.

Only 20,557, less than half the total on Opening Day, showed up on a cold night in Philadelphia for the Cardinals-Phillies game.

Baltimore catcher Ramon Hernandez (5 for 5, 5 RBIs) has yet to make an out this season.

The Angels committed six errors in three games against Seattle. They were third in the majors last season, committing only 87 in 162 games.

Craig Biggio led off with his 606th career double, moving ahead of Paul Molitor and Paul Waner to 10th on the career list.

Left fielder Alfonso Soriano of the Nationals departed in the sixth, four innings after he was hit in the helmet by a pitch from Mets rookie righthander Brian Bannister.

Bannister began his big-league career with 5 1/3 hitless innings against Washington.

Jermaine Dye of the White Sox left in the second because of a strained left calf muscle.