Braves’ Tim Hudson wins in return to majors

Atlanta 4, at Florida 3: Tim Hudson pitched effectively into the sixth inning to win in his return to the majors, nearly 13 months after having elbow ligament replacement surgery.

at Colorado 8, New York 3: Todd Helton hit a three-run homer, and the Rockies ended a five-game skid.

at St. Louis 7, Milwaukee 6: Matt Holliday’s three-run homer ended a seventh-inning tie.

at Chicago 4, Houston 1: Randy Wells became the first Cubs rookie in 11 years to reach 10 wins.

at Cincinnati 11, Pittsburgh 5: Craig Tatum drove in four runs, doubling his previous career total.

at San Diego 4, Washington 1: Rookie Clayton Richard took a shutout into the seventh inning.

at Dodgers 4, Arizona 3: Andre Either made a game-saving catch in the eighth.