Joneses Power Braves

Andruw Jones and Chipper Jones hit consecutive homers against Chad Cordero (2-4) with two out in the top of the ninth inning Sunday, and the Atlanta Braves held on for a 9-7 victory over the Washington Nationals, who had rallied with a five-run eighth after John Smoltz left because of tightness in his pitching shoulder after giving up three hits in seven innings.

For Andruw Jones, it was his second homer of the game and 49th this season, surpassing the previous franchise record of 47 by Hall of Famers Hank Aaron (1971) and Eddie Mathews (1953).

“All these records -- I already proved what I can do this season. I just want to get it done, help my team, and get back into the World Series,” Andruw Jones said.

Milwaukee 4, Houston 2 -- Rickie Weeks hit a two-run homer, and Rick Helling (2-0) struck out six in seven innings to lead the host Brewers.

Houston stayed half a game ahead of Florida in the NL wild-card race. The Astros play host to the Marlins in a four-game series starting tonight.

Philadelphia 11, Florida 1 -- Pat Burrell hit a three-run homer, and Jon Lieber (14-12) gave up four hits in seven innings at Philadelphia.

Jimmy Rollins scored twice and had three hits to extend his hitting streak to 17 games.

New York 7, St. Louis 2 -- Pedro Martinez (14-7) stopped the Mets’ losing streak at six games with eight strong innings at St. Louis.

Carlos Beltran homered to help the Mets beat the Cardinals for the first time in 12 games on the road.

Colorado 7, Arizona 2 -- At Denver, Aaron Cook (5-1) pitched the third complete game of his career to win his fifth consecutive decision.

Troy Glaus homered twice for Arizona to give him 34.

Chicago 3, San Francisco 2 -- Neifi Perez hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning, and the Cubs wrapped up an 8-2 trip.

Cincinnati 5, Pittsburgh 3 -- Pinch-hitter Austin Kearns had a tying two-run single in the seventh inning, and Felipe Lopez delivered the go-ahead run to help the Reds rally at Cincinnati.