Chris Carpenter hits a grand slam in Cardinals’ rout

St. Louis 13, at Cincinnati 0: Chris Carpenter hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, getting the Cardinals back on track after five losses in six games. He also threw five innings of three-hit ball for his 17th win.

at San Francisco 7, Arizona 0: Tim Lincecum (15-7) struck out seven in his final start of the season for the Giants, who reportedly are close to new deals with General Manager Brian Sabean and Manager Bruce Bochy.

Houston 5, at Philadelphia 3: The Phillies’ Cliff Lee lost in his final start before the playoffs.

Washington 2, at Atlanta 1: The Braves’ Garret Anderson got two hits, giving him 2,501 for his career.

Pittsburgh at Chicago, rain