Chicago: Kris Bryant drew a standing ovation after hitting an RBI single for his first major league hit and reached base five times Saturday as the Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 7-6 in 11 innings.
A day after the Cubs’ prized prospect went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts in his Major League Baseball debut, Bryant went 2 for 3 with three walks.
Bryant let Wil Myers’ bouncer leading off the game to kick off his glove at third base for his first major league error.
In the 11th, Bryant reached on an infield single against Craig Kimbrel (0-1), moving Anthony Rizzo to third with one out. Pinch-hitter David Ross walked to load the bases, bringing up Starlin Castro.
San Diego brought in Myers from center field as a fifth infielder and, with all five playing in, Castro singled past third baseman Will Middlebrooks. Zac Rosscup (1-0) allowed one hit in two scoreless innings.
Odubel Herrera had three hits and scored twice, Aaron Harang pitched six innings and the Philadelphia Phillies ended a six-game losing streak, beating Washington.
Freddy Galvis had two RBI singles for Philadelphia, who had scored 13 runs over their last six games.
Bryce Harper hit a long home run for Washington, who had won three straight. Ian Desmond added three hits, but the shortstop continued to struggle in the field, making his eighth error.
Harang (2-1) gave up three runs and seven hits. Jonathan Papelbon pitched the ninth for his third save.
Jordan Zimmermann (1-2) allowed two earned runs and four hits over 6 1-3 innings.
Carlos Martinez pitched six strong innings and Jason Heyward hit his first home run, leading the St. Louis Cardinals over Cincinnati for their fourth straight win.
Zack Cozart homered for the Reds, who have lost three in a row and six of seven. Billy Hamilton left in the eighth inning after beating out an infield single, and is day-to-day with groin irritation.
Martinez (1-0) gave up one run on three hits.
Trevor Rosenthal picked up his fourth save in as many opportunities. He struck out Joey Votto with two on to end the game. Homer Bailey (0-1) allowed five runs and nine hits in 5 2-3 innings. He made his first start after opening the season on the disabled list while recovering from surgery on a torn flexor tendon.
