Piazza, Martinez Help Carry Dodgers

National League

N.L. batting leader Mike Piazza homered for the second straight game and doubled in another run, and Ramon Martinez got his 100th career win as Los Angeles held off Cincinnati.

It was the third straight win for the Dodgers, all at Cincinnati. The Reds rallied for three runs in the ninth inning, but Kevin Mitchell grounded out with runners on first and third to end it.

Cubs 11, Mets 1

New York

Ryne Sandberg hit his 20th home run and Jaime Navarro beat the Mets for the third time this season, allowing five hits over eight innings, as Chicago won.

Sandberg’s homer was a two-run shot and Brian McRae added a solo homer, his ninth. The Cubs had 12 hits and took advantage of two wild pitches, a passed ball and five walks.

Expos 8, Astros 1

Montreal

Mark Leiter pitched a three-hitter and Darrin Fletcher and Henry Rodriguez each hit two-run home runs before an ugly bench-clearing brawl as Montreal beat Houston.

The teams scuffled in the third inning after Houston starter Danny Darwin hit Rodriguez with a pitch. Five players were ejected along with Houston manager Terry Collins, who had his lip cut by a thrown helmet.

Braves vs. Phillies, ppd.

Philadelphia

The rained-out game will be made up as part of a doubleheader today beginning at 2:05 p.m. PDT.