Anibal Sanchez took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and struck out a career-high 11 yesterday to help the Marlins salvage the final game of their series against the Nationals with an 8-0 victory in Miami.

Washington’s first hit came on the 101st pitch from Sanchez, when Laynce Nix led off the seventh with a line single to right, just beyond the reach of a diving Mike Stanton.

Braves 5, Phillies 2

In Philadelphia, Jair Jurrjens pitched neatly into the seventh inning, Freddie Freeman, Alex Gonzalez and Eric Hinske homered, and the Braves beat the Phillies.

Jurrjens (4-0) allowed one run and eight hits in 6 1/3 innings to outduel Cole Hamels. Jurrjens hasn’t allowed more than two earned runs in any start, and has a 1.50 ERA.

Reds 2, Cubs 0

In Chicago, Johnny Cueto was strong in his season debut, allowing five hits and pitching into the seventh for the Reds.

Drew Stubbs hit his sixth homer for Cincinnati and Cueto (1-0) won a pitchers’ duel with Ryan Dempster (1-4).

Giants 3, Rockies 0

In San Francisco, Ryan Vogelsong and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Giants completed their first series sweep of the season.

Cardinals 3, Brewers 1

In St. Louis, unbeaten Kyle McClellan worked into the ninth inning to become the NL’s third five-game winner and the Cardinals’ bullpen labored to get the final three outs.

Pirates 5, Astros 4

In Pittsburgh, Ryan Doumit hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and Pittsburgh improved to .500 this late in a season for the first time in six years.

Padres 4, D’backs 3

In San Diego, Jorge Cantu hit a three-run homer and Aaron Harang pitched seven solid innings to lead the Padres.