Ian Desmond has four RBIs in major league debut

at Washington 8, Philadelphia 7: Ian Desmond homered and drove in four runs in his major league debut, and Livan Hernandez pitched into the eighth inning, leading the Nationals to a victory over the Phillies.

Florida 13, at New York 4: Nick Johnson drove in four runs and the Marlins completed their first sweep of the Mets since 2004 to gain ground on the NL East-leading Phillies.

Atlanta 9, at Houston 7: Garret Anderson drove in three runs, Nate McLouth homered and the Atlanta Braves broke out of their offensive slump with a win over Roy Oswalt and the Houston Astros.