Bodog Beat

Craig Biggio made history on Thursday night and didn't stop to rest on his laurels.

The Houston Astros' second baseman notched his 3,000th career hit in the seventh inning then started the winning rally in the bottom of the 11th with his fifth base knock of the game. Carlos Lee gave the Astros their second celebration of the night with a grand slam off Brian Fuentes to lift Houston to a 8-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Minute Maid Park.

Biggio singled with two outs to start the dramatic finish.

Troy Tulowitzki's homer in the top of the 11th inning had put Colorado up 5-4.

The 41-year-old Biggio went 5-for-6 for the Astros, with his historic feat occurring on his third hit of the night, a single to centerfield in the seventh. He tried to stretch it into a double and was thrown out.

To read more about Biggio's 3,000th hit, read this earlier report on the Beat.

The Astros paid -162 on the moneyline (meaning a winning wager of $162 would net a $100 profit).

In other National League action on Thursday:

Los Angeles Dodgers 4, Arizona 3: Russell Martin spoiled Randy Johnson's return from the disabled list with a two-run homer and the Dodgers upset the Diamondbacks in Phoenix. The Big Unit, who went on the 15-day DL on June 16 retroactive to June 11 with muscle tightness in his buttocks and a sore back, never looked comfortable in his first start in 18 days. He threw most of his 70 pitches thigh-to-chest high with velocity topping out at 94 mph in the first inning and declining thereafter. The Dodgers were +130 underdogs.

Florida 9, Pittsburgh 7: Scott Olsen struck out his first five batters and finished with 10, one shy of his career high, as the Marlins avoided a three-game sweep at home. They rewarded their backers with a -165 payday.

Philadelphia 8, Cincinnati 7: Jimmy Rollins had four hits, including the winning RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning, to lead the Phillies at home. Chase Utley hit a pair of two-run homers for the Phillies, who were -161 favorites. They pulled within three games of NL East-leading New York. The Mets, whose game with St. Louis was rained out on Thursday, come to Philadelphia for a four-game series starting with Friday's day-night doubleheader.

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PHOTO: Craig Biggio is the 27th member of the 3,000-hit club. (AI Wire photo)