Thomson Pitches Braves to a Sweep

John Thomson (2-2) combined with two relievers on a six-hitter, and the host Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-0, Sunday to finish a three-game sweep.

With Thomson’s seven shutout innings, Atlanta starters have a 2.46 earned-run average, second in the majors to Florida’s 2.39. The Braves rank near the bottom of the National League with a .241 batting average.

“Look at our batting average and look at our record, and it doesn’t match up,” first baseman Adam LaRoche said.

Atlanta third baseman Chipper Jones left because of a bruised left foot after scoring in the third inning. X-rays were negative, and he is day to day.

Philadelphia left fielder Pat Burrell left in the fourth inning because of discomfort in his right groin, but Manager Charlie Manuel said he didn’t expect Burrell to be out long enough to be put on the disabled list.

Milwaukee 8, San Francisco 5 -- Carlos Lee homered twice, Jeff Cirillo had a two-run single, and the Brewers won a series against the host Giants for the first time in four years.

Moises Alou hit his first home run for the Giants, two days after coming off the disabled list.

Arizona 8, San Diego 6 -- Troy Glaus had three hits, including two doubles, and Tony Clark homered to lead the Diamondbacks at Phoenix.

The Diamondbacks withstood a late rally by San Diego to complete their second three-game sweep this season and register a franchise-record ninth home win in April.

Chicago 5, Pittsburgh 2 -- Kerry Wood (1-1) left after five innings because of tendinitis in his right shoulder but not before striking out a season-high eight to lead the Cubs at Chicago.

Jeromy Burnitz hit a three-run homer against Dave Williams (1-2), and Neifi Perez homered.

St. Louis 8, Houston 5 -- Albert Pujols hit a two-run homer, and David Eckstein and Mark Grudzielanek each had three hits to help the Cardinals complete a three-game sweep.

Manager Tony La Russa earned his 2,126th victory, breaking a tie with Joe McCarthy for fifth on the career list.

Cincinnati 2, Florida 1 -- Brandon Claussen (1-1) and three relievers combined on a four-hitter at Miami, and the Reds ended a three-game skid.

Washington 11, New York 4 -- Brad Wilkerson and Vinny Castilla each had four of the Nationals’ season-high 17 hits at New York, and Livan Hernandez (2-2) recovered from a shaky start and lasted seven innings for the win.