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Final Score: Baltimore 7, Tampa Bay 4

Aubrey Huff hit a two-run homer as the Baltimore Orioles downed the Tampa Bay Rays, 7-4, in the opener of a three- game set at Camden Yards. Melvin Mora drove in a pair of runs while Luis Hernandez went 2-for-4 with two runs scored for the Orioles, who snapped a two-game skid. Garrett Olson (1-0) picked up the win as he gave up just two runs on four hits with five walks and six strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings of work. B.J. Upton smacked a two-run homer while Carl Crawford and Akinori Iwamura each drove in a run and scored a run for the Rays, who had a six-game winning streak stopped. Jason Hammel (2-2) got the loss as he was banged up for three runs on six hits in 2 2/3 innings of work.

Final Score: Boston 1, Toronto 0

Kevin Youkilis' RBI single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth scored David Ortiz with the only run of the game, as Boston edged Toronto, 1-0, in the opener of a three-game set from Fenway Park. Youkilis had a pair of hits for the Red Sox, who broke a five-game losing streak in dramatic fashion. Jonathan Papelbon (1-0) earned the win with a scoreless ninth. Starter Jon Lester allowed one hit over eight shutout innings with six strikeouts and four walks. Roy Halladay (2-4) was the hard- luck loser for the Blue Jays, who have dropped seven of eight. Halladay scattered five hits and the winning run over 8 2/3 frames, fanning six with just one walk.

Final Score: Seattle 7, Cleveland 2

Adrian Beltre hit a go-ahead three-run homer as part of a five-run ninth inning, as the Seattle Mariners took the opener of their three-game series with the Cleveland Indians, 7-2, at Progressive Field. Beltre finished the night 2-for-2 with three walks, while Jose Vidro and Yuniesky Betancourt drove in a pair of runs each for the Mariners, winners of two of three. Mark Lowe (1-1) earned the win after recording the final out of the eighth inning, when the game was still tied, and then tossing a scoreless ninth. Seattle starter Carlos Silva hurled seven-plus frames, yielding just two runs on seven hits and striking out three on his way to a no-decision. David Dellucci was 2-for-4 with a double and Grady Sizemore had two doubles and two runs scored in his return to the lineup for the Indians, who have dropped three in a row. Rafael Betancourt (1-1) took the loss for Cleveland after allowing three runs on three hits -- punctuated by Beltre's blast -- while recording just one out in the ninth. Ultimately wasted was a solid effort by Indians starter Fausto Carmona, who allowed just two runs -- one earned -- on eight hits and four walks over 6 2/3 innings.

Final Score: Detroit 6, New York 4

Curtis Granderson went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double, and finished with three runs scored to lead the Detroit Tigers past the New York Yankees, 6-4, in the opener of a three-game series. Placido Polanco went 4-for-5 with a double, two runs scored and an RBI for Detroit, which has alternated wins and losses the last five games. Gary Sheffield hit a two-run homer against his former team and Magglio Ordonez also knocked in a pair of runs. Kenny Rogers (2-3) got the win after he yielded only two runs on six hits in six innings on the hill. Todd Jones earned his fifth save of the year, despite a shaky ninth inning in which he gave up a run, a walk and threw a wild pitch. Robinson Cano did his best to bust out of his slump by crushing a two-run home run for the Yankees, who have dropped four of their last six contests overall. Jason Giambi and Derek Jeter both recorded an RBI in the loss. Shelley Duncan had a double, walked three times and scored two runs in defeat. Phil Hughes (0-4) got the loss after he was touched for six runs on eight hits in 3 2/3 innings of work, and saw his ERA inflate to 9.00.

Final Score: Kansas City 9, Texas 5

Jose Guillen went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, five RBI and two runs scored to lead the Kansas City Royals past the Texas Rangers, 9-5, in the opener of a three-game series. Mark Teahen went 2- for-4 with a triple and three RBI for the Royals, who have won three of their last four. Ross Gload also had an RBI, while Alex Gordon and Billy Butler each had a pair of hits. Mark Grudzielanek went 4-for-6 with three doubles and three runs scored in the win. Brett Tomko got the start for KC and went 3 1/3 innings and was shelled for five runs off seven hits. Ron Mahay (1-0) got the win after he hurled 2 1/3 innings of two-hit, scoreless ball. Michael Young and Josh Hamilton both had two hits and an RBI for the Rangers, who have dropped two of four contests on the heels of a seven- game losing streak. Jarrod Saltalamacchia had a double and an RBI, while Ramon Vazquez went 2-for-4 with a run scored and one driven in. Jason Jennings (0-5) got the start and was lit up for five runs on eight hits in just two-plus innings of work.

Final Score: Minnesota 3, Chicago 1

Boof Bonser tossed seven nearly flawless innings and Jason Kubel clubbed a two-run homer to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 3-1 triumph over the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a quick two-game set at the Metrodome. Bonser (2-4) recorded another quality start, his fourth of the season, allowing just one run on six hits and one walk, while striking out eight in seven innings for the Twins. Delmon Young was 2-for-2 with a walk, a run scored and two steals for Minnesota, which had lost four of its last five. Joe Nathan pitched a perfect ninth for his eighth save of the season. Joe Crede accounted for the lone White Sox run with a solo home run, and Gavin Floyd (2-1) was credited with his first loss of the season despite surrendering just three runs on five hits and three walks through six.

Final Score: LA Angels 2, Oakland 0

Joe Saunders was brilliant through eight innings as the LA Angels of Anaheim downed the Oakland Athletics, 2-0, in the second of a four-game set. Saunders (5-0) gave up just four hits and one walk along with five strikeouts and lowered his earned-run average to 2.08 for the Angels, who have won two of their last three. Gary Matthews drove in a run in the win. Greg Smith (2-1) was the hard-luck loser as he gave up just two runs on three hits with three walks and five strikeouts in eight innings of work for the Athletics, who had a two-game winning streak stopped. Kurt Suzuki had one of the four hits for the Athletics.

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Final Score: Minnesota 4, Chicago 3

Justin Morneau's run-scoring double proved to be the difference as Minnesota edged Chicago, 4-3, to complete a sweep of a brief two-game set at the Metrodome. Carlos Gomez was 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI double for the Twins, who have won three of their past four games. Brendan Harris and Michael Cuddyer each drove in a run for Minnesota. Nick Blackburn (2-1) surrendered three runs on eight hits in seven innings to earn the win. Dennys Reyes, Pat Neshek and Joe Nathan combined to close things out from there. Nathan earned his ninth save with a scoreless ninth. Carlos Quentin homered for the White Sox, who have dropped three of their past five. Nick Swisher and Jim Thome added an RBI apiece. Nick Masset, making just his second career start, allowed three runs on five hits in four innings. Ehren Wassermann (0-1) lost it, giving up a run in just one- third of an inning.

Final Score: Boston 2, Toronto 1

Jason Varitek's RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Boston Red Sox to a 2-1 win over Toronto in the second of three games from Fenway Park. David Ortiz went 2-for-4 with a homer, while Manny Ramirez was 1-for-3 and scored the winning run for Boston, which has won the first two games of this series by a combined 3-1 score. Daisuke Matsuzaka threw seven shutout innings, and gave up just two hits and two walks while striking out four. Jonathan Papelbon (2-0) got the decision after throwing a scoreless top of the ninth for the Red Sox. Dustin McGowan threw 7 1/3 solid innings for the Blue Jays, who have lost eight of nine. He surrendered just one run on four hits and a walk, while fanning five. Scott Downs (0-1) got two outs in the ninth, but gave up Varitek's single and took the loss.

Final Score: Cleveland 8, Seattle 3

Cliff Lee threw six-plus innings to earn his fifth win without a loss this season, as the Indians beat the Seattle Mariners, 8-3, in the middle contest of a three-game series. Lee (5-0) actually saw his season ERA rise from 0.28 to 0.96, still best in the majors, by allowing eight hits and three runs. The lefty struck out three without allowing a walk and improved to 6-1 lifetime versus the Mariners. He had a 27 inning scoreless streak snapped on Wladimir Balentien's three-run homer. Lee is the first Cleveland pitcher to win his first five starts since Greg Swindell captured his opening six in 1988. Franklin Gutierrez knocked in three runs and Grady Sizemore homered for the Indians, who snapped a three-game skid, but won for the sixth time in nine games. Balentien, who was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma earlier in the day, had two hits in his regular season debut with the Mariners. Jarrod Washburn (1-4) was charged with six hits and six runs -- five earned -- in 4 1/3 innings to suffer the defeat, as the Mariners lost for the fifth time in seven games. Washburn also walked two and struck out seven.

Final Score: Detroit 6, New York 2

Placido Polanco hit a pair of solo home runs to lead the Detroit Tigers past the injury-laden New York Yankees, 6-2, in the second installment of a three-game series. Marcus Thames belted a two-run homer for the Tigers, who have won two in a row and seven of their last nine contests overall. Gary Sheffield went 2-for-4 with a run scored, while Edgar Renteria finished 1-for-4 with a run scored and one driven in. Jeremy Bonderman (2-2) got the win by allowing just two runs on five hits in 7 2/3 innings of work. Clay Rapada threw 1 1/3 innings of perfect relief in the win. Johnny Damon had a double and scored a run for the Yankees, who have let two games in a row slip away. Melky Cabrera went 2-for-4 with an RBI and Jason Giambi was responsible for New York's other run batted in. Andy Pettitte (3-3) was roughed up for five runs on seven hits in six innings of work. New York's bullpen was solid, allowing three hits and a run in three innings of work.

Final Score: Tampa Bay 8, Baltimore 1

Andy Sonnanstine's dominant performance on the hill was complemented by Tampa Bay's five-run seventh, as the Rays came away with an 8-1 triumph over Baltimore in the second meeting of a three-game series at Camden Yards. Sonnanstine (4-1) threw only 102 pitches -- 66 for strikes -- in his eight-inning start, allowing a lone run on six hits and two walks while fanning five, as Tampa Bay got back in the win column after dropping the series opener on Tuesday. Eric Hinske, who walked three times in the contest, laced a two-run homer, while Carlos Pena and Dioner Navarro each drove in two runs in the game-altering seventh for the Rays, who have won seven of their last eight. Matt Albers' (2-1) second start of the season was efficient, but the first-year Oriole took the loss after allowing three runs on four hits through six innings. Brian Roberts was 2- for-3 at the plate with a walk and the lone Orioles RBI, as Baltimore has fallen in three of four.

Final Score: Texas 11, Kansas City 9

Josh Hamilton hit a grand slam, one of five Texas home runs, to lead the Rangers in an 11-9 victory over the Kansas City Royals in the middle of a three-game set. Milton Bradley, David Murphy and Gerald Laird all hit two-run homers for the Rangers, who have alternated wins and losses for the past six games, while Brandon Boggs added a solo shot. Kevin Millwood (2-2) got the win, despite yielding five runs on seven hits in 6 1/3 innings of work. John Buck and David DeJesus both hit two-run homers for the Royals, who have dropped two of their last three. Tony Pena had a double and Joey Gathright a triple in defeat. Brian Bannister (3-3) absorbed the loss after he was rocked for seven runs on seven hits in just three innings of work.

Final Score: LA Angels 6, Oakland 1

Casey Kotchman went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and three runs batted in as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim topped the Oakland Athletics, 6-1, in the third of a four-game set at Angels Stadium. Juan Rivera went 2-for-4 with a double and scored twice for the Angels, who rebounded from a loss in the series opener to take the next two games. Torii Hunter, Chone Figgins and Jeff Mathis each drove in a run for Los Angeles, while Erick Aybar scored twice. Ervin Santana (5-0) allowed an unearned run on four hits in 6 2/3 innings to earn the win. Santana joins Joe Saunders at 5-0, the first pair of teammates to each go 5-0 in April since Aaron Sele and Rick Helling accomplished the feat for Texas in 1998. Ryan Sweeney drove in the lone run for the A's, while Dana Eveland (3-2) took the loss after allowing six runs on seven hits in 5 1/3 frames.

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Final Score: Tampa Bay 4, Baltimore 2

Carl Crawford's two-run single in the seventh proved to be the game-winner as the Tampa Bay Rays doubled up the Baltimore Orioles, 4-2, in the conclusion of a three-game set at Camden Yards. Crawford finished 2-for-4 with a run scored while Carlos Pena drove in a run and Jonny Gomes hit a solo home run for the Rays, who have won two straight and eight of their last nine games. Matt Garza (1-0) got the win as he gave up just two runs on three hits with two walks and three strikeouts in six innings of work. Tampa Bay closer Troy Percival picked up save No. 330 in his career, which ties him for 10th place on the all-time list with John Wetteland Adam Jones hit a two-run home run while Brian Burres (3-2) suffered the loss for giving up four runs on six hits with three walks and six strikeouts in six-plus innings of work for the Orioles, who have dropped four of their last five games.

Final Score: Texas 2, Kansas City 1

Sidney Ponson pitched eight strong innings for the Texas Rangers and got some timely hitting on home runs from Ian Kinsler and Ramon Vazquez in outdueling the Kansas City Royals and Zack Greinke for a 2-1 win at Rangers Ballpark. Ponson (1-0) gave up just one run on six hits, walking two with five strikeouts in just his second start of the season. Vazquez and Kinsler backed Ponson with solo home runs for Texas, which has won four of its last six games on the heels of a seven-game losing streak. Greinke (3-1) was equally impressive allowing only two solo home runs and four hits with no walks and a season-high nine strikeouts in seven innings but the Royals bats abandoned the righthander and saddled him with his first loss of the year. Their lone run came on a Mark Grudzielanek's two-out RBI single in the third. Kansas City has dropped three of its last four.

Final Score: Cleveland 3, Seattle 2 (11 innings)

Asdrubal Cabrera's two-out RBI single broke an 11th-inning tie and gave the Cleveland Indians a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners in the rubber match of their three-game series. Masahide Kobayashi (2-0) got the win for Cleveland, which has prevailed in two straight, despite allowing the go-ahead homer in the 10th by serving up Richie Sexson's 300th career home run. Travis Hafner and Ryan Garko each went 2- for-4, with Hafner totaling two doubles and a run batted in. Grady Sizemore drove in the other Indians run with a bases-loaded 10th-inning walk. Rafael Betancourt, who allowed three runs in just a third of an inning during Tuesday's series-opening loss, blew a save by yielding the tying run in the ninth. That wasted a sparkling effort from starter Paul Byrd, who held the Mariners scoreless over 7 2/3 innings, allowing just four hits while striking out four. Mark Lowe (1-2) took the loss and J.J. Putz blew his second save of the season in the 10th after Sexson had given Seattle a 2-1 lead. Ichiro Suzuki went 3- for-5 and single-handedly manufactured the tying run in the ninth, while M's starter Miguel Batista tossed seven solid innings, allowing just a run on four hits and fanning six.

Final Score: Detroit 8, New York 4

Miguel Cabrera homered, tripled and drove in three runs as the Detroit Tigers topped the New York Yankees, 8-4, to complete their first three-game sweep at Yankee Stadium in 42 years. Magglio Ordonez went 3-for-5 with two runs batted in and two runs scored for the Tigers, winners in eight of their last 10. Ramon Santiago doubled, tripled and drove in a pair of runs. The sweep was the first for the Tigers in the Bronx since April 12-14, 1966. Nate Robertson (1-3) earned his first win of the season after allowing four runs on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings. Three Tigers relievers held New York off the board over the final 3 1/3 frames. Bobby Abreu clubbed a three-run homer for the Yankees, who have dropped six of eight. Shelley Duncan drove in the other New York run, while Derek Jeter picked up a pair of hits and scored twice. Jonathan Albaladejo (0-1) took the loss after allowing four runs on six hits in 1 2/3 innings in relief of Ian Kennedy, who surrendered four runs on five hits over his 4 2/3 inning start.

Final Score: Toronto 3, Boston 0

A.J. Burnett scattered three hits over 7 2/3 shutout innings as Toronto topped Boston, 3-0, in the final contest of a three-game set from Fenway Park. Burnett (3-2) fanned five but walked five to record his second victory in three starts. Alex Rios finished 3-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored for the Blue Jays, who salvaged a game in the series and won for just the second time in their last 10 games. David Ortiz had a pair of hits for the Red Sox, whose two-game win streak was halted. Boston has dropped six of its last eight. Tim Wakefield (2-1) allowed six hits and three runs over seven innings in defeat, walking four without recording a strikeout.

Final Score: Oakland 15, LA Angels of Anaheim 8

Jack Cust homered among his career-high four hits and scored three times, and Oakland had a season-high 20 hits in a 15-8 rout of the Angels. Kurt Suzuki, Daric Barton, Frank Thomas, Bobby Crosby and Ryan Sweeney each had two RBI for the A's, who split the four-game series and did it with incredible firepower in the opening and closing contests. They won the first game, 14-2, and then proceeded to score a total of one run in losing the next two before piling it on their AL West rival in Thursday's game. Emil Brown tied his career-high with four hits, drove in a run and scored twice in the victory. Oakland sent nine men to the plate in the second inning and batted around while scoring eight times in the fifth to take the lead for good. Justin Duchscherer (2-1) was charged with six hits and six runs -- one earned -- over five innings to get the win for the A's. He's 6-0 lifetime against the Angels. The trio of Nick Adenhart, Dustin Moseley and Darren O'Day were shelled for the Angels. Adenhart, making his first major league appearance, walked five batters, including four in a row during the second inning, and was lifted after allowing three hits and five runs in two-plus frames. Moseley (1-3) was pounded for seven hits and five runs in two frames, and O'Day was drilled for four hits and four runs while recording just two outs in the fifth. Erick Aybar clubbed a three-run homer for Los Angeles, and Mike Napoli added a solo shot.

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Final Score: New York 5, Seattle 1

Chien-Ming Wang hurled six solid innings, and Melky Cabrera added a two-run double as New York downed Seattle, 5-1, in the opener of a three-game set at Yankee Stadium. Wang (6-0) allowed just one run on three hits to become the American League's first six-game winner for the Yankees, who snapped a three-game skid. The Taiwanese star is also a perfect 7-0 against the Mariners in seven career starts. Kyle Farnsworth, Joba Chamberlain and Mariano Rivera finished things with an inning of scoreless relief apiece. Rivera has not given up a run in 12 innings pitched this season. Hideki Matsui, Morgan Ensberg and Jose Molina each drove in a run for New York. Erik Bedard (2-1) was the hard-luck loser for the Mariners, who committed four errors in the game and have lost three straight contests. The Seattle ace surrendered just three runs -- one earned -- on four hits, while walking just one and fanning six.

Final Score: Toronto 2, Chicago 0

Shaun Marcum was extremely efficient on the mound and Shannon Stewart's two-run single in the first inning provided all the offense, as the Toronto Blue Jays blanked the Chicago White Sox, 2-0, in the opener of a four-game series at Rogers Centre. Marcum (3-2) scattered two hits over 6 2/3 innings and struck out nine batters to earn the victory. Four relievers combined to toss 2 1/3 frames of hitless ball. Vernon Wells and Stewart each had two hits for the Blue Jays, who were coming off a 2-7 road trip. Mark Buehrle (1-3) was the hard-luck loser, yielding two unearned runs on five hits, while striking out seven in a complete game effort. Orlando Cabrera notched both hits -- a pair of singles -- for the White Sox, who have dropped three straight.

Final Score: Boston 7, Tampa Bay 3

Dustin Pedroia finished 3-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored as Boston used a big fourth inning to top Tampa, 7-3, in the opener of a three-game weekend set at Fenway Park. Brandon Moss was 2-for-4 with a home run for the Red Sox, who didn't let a two-hour, 27-minute rain delay at the start of the contest dampen the first win over their division rivals this season. The Rays recorded a three-game sweep over the Sox last weekend in Tampa. Clay Buchholz (2-2) scattered five hits and one run over 5 1/3 innings, fanning six and walking four. Carl Crawford had a pair of hits and an RBI for the Rays, who had won eight of nine coming in. Akinori Iwamura also knocked in a run while Jason Bartlett added two hits and scored twice. Tampa starter Edwin Jackson (2-3), who held the Sox in check in a 2-1 win against Buchholz last Saturday, was shelled in the loss for nine hits and six runs over four-plus innings.

Final Score: Minnesota 11, Detroit 1

Livan Hernandez shut down the suddenly resurgent Detroit Tigers lineup with seven innings of one-run ball, as the Minnesota Twins exploded for 16 hits in an 11-1 win in the first of three meetings between the clubs at the Metrodome. Hernandez (4-1) scattered eight hits and two walks as the Twins won their third consecutive game. Brendan Harris hit a solo home run for the victors. as five Twins recorded multi-hit games. Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau and Michael Cuddyer each scored twice and drove in a pair. Armando Galarraga (2-1) took the loss, allowing four runs -- two earned -- on six hits in his six-inning start for the Tigers, who had been victorious in eight of their last 10. Magglio Ordondez nailed a solo shot in his 2-for-3 effort at the plate, accounting for the Tigers' only run.

Final Score: Baltimore 4, LA Angels of Anaheim 3

Nick Markakis went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs batted in, and Jeremy Guthrie pitched seven solid innings as the Baltimore Orioles picked up a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the opener of a three-game set at Angels Stadium. Melvin Mora went 2-for-3 with two RBI for the Orioles, who won for just the second time in their last six games. Guthrie (1-3) broke a 15-start winless streak after holding the Angels to two runs on three hits, striking out six. George Sherrill allowed a run in a rocky ninth inning but still notched his 11th save. Torii Hunter went 3-for-3, drove in a run and scored a run for the Angels, who have dropped two straight. Erick Aybar and Casey Kotchman drove in a run apiece, while Chone Figgins walked twice, stole his 10th base of the season and scored. Jered Weaver (2-4) absorbed the loss after allowing four runs on six hits in seven frames while collecting six strikeouts.

Final Score: Texas 4, Oakland 3

The Rangers' bullpen pitched 3 1/3 scoreless innings to compliment Vincent Padilla's efficient start, as Texas outlasted Oakland, 4-3, in an error-laden opener of three-game series at McAfee Coliseum. Padilla (4-2) earned the win, lasting 5 2/3 innings while giving up three runs -- one earned -- on five hits and four walks for Texas, which has taken three straight decisions. Jamey Wright, Eddie Guardado and Joaquin Benoit pitched scoreless innings in relief, while C.J. Wilson picked up his seventh save with a perfect ninth. Ian Kinsler, Michael Young and Brandon Boggs plated a run apiece for the victors. Joe Blanton (2-5) was the unfortunate loser once again in his seven-inning start for Oakland, which committed four errors in the setback. The right-hander allowed seven hits and four runs -- just two earned. Jack Cust hit his third home run of the season, and Bobby Crosby doubled twice and registered two runs batted in.

Kansas City at Cleveland, Postponed

Friday's meeting between the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field was postponed due to heavy rains. The game has yet to be rescheduled. The opener of the series will be played on Saturday at 7:05 p.m. (et), with Friday's scheduled starters, the Indians' C.C. Sabathia and the Royals' Luke Hockevar, to take the hill.

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Final Score: New York 6, Seattle 1

Mike Mussina tossed six strong innings, and the New York Yankees downed the Seattle Mariners, 6-1, in the second of a three- game set. Mussina (4-3) scattered seven hits, allowing one run while fanning five with no walks for New York. Johnny Damon went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and two doubles, scoring three times for the Yankees, who go for the three-game sweep of Seattle on Sunday afternoon. Derek Jeter also had a three-hit day, driving in a run and scoring for New York, which has rebounded from being swept at home by the Tigers to take the first two of this set. Felix Hernandez (2-2) was roughed up for six runs on 12 hits in 5 2/3 innings, striking out three and walking three for the Mariners, who have lost a season- high four straight, and seven of nine overall. Ichiro Suzuki went 2-for-4, driving in Seattle's lone run with an RBI single in the third.

Final Score: Toronto 5, Chicago 2

Jesse Litsch was dominant on the mound and Vernon Wells drove in three runs, as the Toronto Blue Jays downed the Chicago White Sox, 5-2, in the second of a four-game set from Rogers Centre. Litsch (4-1) allowed two runs on five hits and struck out three over 7 1/3 innings for the Blue Jays, winners of three straight. Wells finished 3-for-5 at the plate, while Alex Rios and David Eckstein each had two hits and scored a run. Marco Scutaro added a solo home run in the victory. John Danks (2-3) was charged with two runs on sevens hits and fanned five in 4 2/3 innings for Chicago, which has dropped a season-high four in a row. Octavio Dotel surrendered three unearned runs in one inning of work. Solo home runs from Jermaine Dye and Carlos Quentin provided the offense for the White Sox, who pounded out only six hits a day after Toronto's pitching staff limited them to two in a 2-0 loss. Paul Konerko was 2-for-4 in defeat.

Final Score: LA Angels of Anaheim 3, Baltimore 1

Jon Garland cruised through eight innings allowing only three hits and one earned run in helping the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Angel Stadium. Garland (4-3) gave up two singles and a run in the top of the second then settled down, allowing only a one-out Melvin Mora double in the seventh through six scoreless innings the rest of the way. He finished the game with one walk and one strikeout. Gary Matthews Jr. knocked in two runs with two sacrifices and Reggie Willits had two hits while knocking in one for the Angels, who snapped a two-game losing streak. Chone Figgins did the dirty work on the basepaths, scoring the winning and insurance runs, drawing two walks and stealing a base. Daniel Cabrera (2-1) was mildly effective through 7 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on six hits with two walks and six strikeouts. Cabrera's past control problems came back to bite him in the later innings with a hit batter, walk and a wild pitch that set up all three runs to score. Luke Scott knocked in the only run for Baltimore, which has lost three of their last four.

Final Score: Kansas City 4, Cleveland 2

Former No. 1 overall draft pick Luke Hochevar stifled the Indians for six innings, and Kansas City used a four-run seventh to overtake Cleveland, 4-2 at Progressive Field. Weather has played a factor in this scheduled three-game series with Friday's opener being postponed due to rain and Saturday's showdown delayed 1:16. Fresh off his first major league win, Hochevar (2-1) allowed two runs on just three hits and four walks, while fanning six for Kansas City, which had dropped three of four. Joakim Soria recorded a 1-2-3 ninth for his seventh save of the season in a terrific outing for the Royals' bullpen. David DeJesus was 2-for-5 with a steal, a run scored and one batted in, while Mark Teahen roped three hits, and Billy Butler recorded the go-ahead RBI for the victors. C.C. Sabathia (1-5), whose only victory this season came against the Royals on April 22, dropped another decision after being touched for four runs on 10 hits in 6 1/3 innings for the Indians, who had won seven of their last 10. Grady Sizemore launched a solo home run, and David Dellucci recorded two of the Tribe's four hits.

Final Score: Minnesota 4, Detroit 1

Craig Monroe connected on a two-run homer and the Minnesota bullpen tossed six strong innings, helping the Twins take the second of a three-game set against the Detroit Tigers, 4-1, at the Metrodome. Brian Bass (1-0) filled in nicely for injured Twins starter Scott Baker who left after three innings with a groin strain. Baker had to leave his second consecutive start after aggravating the injury, suffered during his last start April 26 at Texas. Bass scattered three hits over four innings, equaling his longest outing of the season and by far his most effective. Mike Lamb had two hits and scored the first two runs of the game for the Twins, who are riding a four-game win streak. Michael Cuddyer had two runs batted in, while Joe Mauer added three hits. Joe Nathan notched his 10th save. Justin Verlander (1-5) went seven innings giving up four earned runs on seven hits for Detroit. He struck out five and walked two in the losing effort. Detroit has dropped two straight after sweeping the New York Yankees in the Bronx. Curtis Granderson had two hits including a home run in the eighth for Detroit's lone run.

Final Score: Boston 12, Tampa Bay 4

David Ortiz went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles and two runs batted in, as the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 12-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Dustin Pedroia finished 3-for-5 with an RBI and double for Boston, which hit seven doubles as a team, but no other extra-base hits. Manny Ramirez ended with two RBI, one hit and two walks for the Red Sox, who have won two in a row and four of five. Josh Beckett (3-2) was solid in eight innings of work, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk, while fanning five. Gabe Gross and Akinori Iwamura each homered for Tampa Bay, which has lost two in a row, while Dioner Navarro added two hits. Rays starter James Shields (3-2) was roughed up in 3 2/3 innings, as he surrendered seven runs on 10 hits.

Final Score: Texas 6, Oakland 3

A.J. Murray was efficient in a rare start, and David Murphy's three-run homer in the first inning jump-started a 6-3 Texas Rangers' victory over the Oakland Athletics in the second of three meetings at McAfee Coliseum. Making his first start of the season, Murray (1-0) scattered three runs -- two earned -- on six hits and two walks in 5 1/3 innings for the Rangers, who have won a season-high four straight. Joaquin Benoit anchored a scoreless bullpen effort en route to his first save of the season. Each Ranger in the starting lineup had exactly one hit with Chris Shelton making his count with a solo home run. Michael Young and Josh Hamilton each plated a run for Texas. Chad Gaudin (3-2), who had won three straight starts, was given the loss after allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks in six innings for the A's. Mike Sweeney finished with two hits and two RBI, and Bobby Crosby drove in Oakland's other tally.

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Final Score: New York 8, Seattle 2

Darrell Rasner tossed six solid innings in his season debut, and Melky Cabrera and Robinson Cano hit back-to-back homers in a six-run third inning as New York completed a three-game sweep of Seattle with an 8-2 win at Yankee Stadium. Rasner (1-0), who was called up from Triple- A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre before the game, allowed just two runs on five hits for the Yankees, who moved one game above .500 on the year at 17-16. Ross Ohlendorf, Kyle Farnsworth and Mariano Rivera closed things out with an inning of scoreless relief apiece. Rivera has not given up an earned run in 13 innings pitched this season. Derek Jeter finished 4-of-5 with two runs scored and an RBI, while Bobby Abreu was 3-for-4 and drove in a run. Adrian Beltre hit a two-run home run to account for the Mariners' only offense. Carlos Silva (3-1) was touched for eight runs on 11 hits in just three-plus innings of work en route to his first loss of the year for Seattle, which finished a six-game road swing at 1-5.

Final Score: Toronto 4, Chicago 3

Roy Halladay tossed 7 1/3 strong innings and struck out a season-high seven batters, as the Toronto Blue Jays overcame a solid performance from the White Sox's Jose Contreras to clip Chicago, 4-3, in the third of a four-game set at Rogers Centre. Halladay (3-4), with the exception of the fourth inning, was flawless on the mound. The right-hander, who had tossed four straight complete games, allowed three runs on three hits in the aforementioned frame, but retired the White Sox in order in the other six innings before he was lifted with one out in the eighth. Matt Stairs doubled twice, drove in two runs and scored a pair of runs for the Blue Jays, who have reeled off four straight wins. Vernon Wells added an RBI single in the win. Contreras (2-3) gave up four runs on six hits and fanned five in a complete game effort for the White Sox, who have lost a season-high five in a row. Paul Konerko had an RBI double for Chicago, which was limited to four hits.

Final Score: Kansas City 2, Cleveland 0

Miguel Olivo hit a solo home run and scored twice while Gil Meche pitched seven strong innings as the Kansas City Royals edged the Cleveland Indians, 2-0, sweeping the rain-shortened two-game series at Progressive Field. Meche (2-4) picked up the win, surrendering only four singles, while striking out four and not allowing a walk. Joakim Soria slammed the door in the ninth to earn his eighth save of the season. The Royals, who have won three of their last five, had five hits for the game. Aaron Laffey (0-2) was the hard luck loser for the Tribe. The left-hander tossed seven effective frames, giving up one unearned run and four hits, while fanning five and walking a pair. Laffey, who was making the start in place of the injured Jake Westbrook, fell to 2-2 lifetime versus the Indians. Ryan Garko had two hits for Cleveland, which has dropped two in a row and five of its last seven.

Final Score: Boston 7, Tampa Bay 3

Kevin Youkilis went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI as Boston tripped up Tampa, 7-3, in the finale of a three-game weekend set from Fenway Park. Jason Varitek and Coco Crisp added two hits each for the Red Sox, who swept the series and have won five of six. Dustin Pedroia and Manny Ramirez also drove in runs. Sox starter Jon Lester (2-2) earned the win, allowing one run and four hits over six full innings. Jonathan Papelbon recorded the final four outs of the game to notch his ninth save. Akinori Iwamura had two hits, an RBI and scored a run for the Rays, who have dropped three straight after a stretch of eight wins in nine games. Carlos Pena homered and Carl Crawford drove in a run in defeat. Scott Kazmir (0-1), who made his first start of the season, was tagged for six hits and four runs over four frames. The left-hander struck out five, walked three and needed 90 pitches to get through the outing.

Final Score: Minnesota 7, Detroit 6

Joe Mauer went 2-for-4 with two runs batted in and a run scored to lead the Minnesota Twins in a 7-6 victory over the Detroit Tigers to complete the three-game sweep. Nick Punto finished 1- for-3 with two RBI for the Twins, who have rattled off five victories in a row. Boof Bonser started for Minnesota, but was roughed up for six runs -- five earned -- on eight hits in six frames and did not factor in the decision. Matt Guerrier (2-1) got the win as he gave up just one hit in two innings of work. Joe Nathan earned his 11th save of the year by yielding just one hit in the ninth. Curtis Granderson hit a solo home run and Edgar Renteria finished 2-for-4 with one RBI and a run scored for the Tigers, who were swept by the Twins on the heels of sweeping the Yankees in New York. Placido Polanco also had two hits in defeat. Kenny Rogers started and gave up five runs -- three earned -- on six hits in 6 2/3 innings of work. Zach Miner (1-2) was charged with the loss after he gave up two runs on two hits and failing to record an out.

Final Score: LA Angels of Anaheim 6, Baltimore 5

Torii Hunter hit a three-run homer and Gary Matthews Jr. added a solo shot as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim held on to edge the Baltimore Orioles, 6-5, in the finale of a three-game series. Robb Quinlan contributed with a two-run homer, while Casey Kotchman has two hits and a pair of runs scored for the Angels, who won two of the three games in the series. LA has won two straight and five of its last eight. Joe Saunders (6-0) earned the win despite allowing four runs on 12 hits over five innings. The left-hander fanned one without walking a batter. Francisco Rodriguez earned his 13th save of the campaign. Melvin Mora had three hits, including a solo home run, while Nick Markakis chipped in with a solo shot for Baltimore, which has dropped two in a row and four of its last five contests. Kevin Millar finished 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI. Steve Trachsel (1-4) lasted only three plus innings. The veteran righty gave up six runs on seven hits, including three home runs, while striking out two and walking a pair.

Final Score: Oakland 3, Texas 1

Jack Cust hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the seventh inning to help the Oakland Athletics salvage the finale of a three-game set with a 3-1 win over the Texas Rangers. Frank Thomas went 2- for-3 with a double for the A's, who lost the first two games of this series. Bobby Crosby also had a double in the win. Greg Smith went six strong innings, allowing one run on three hits while fanning a career-high 10 batters and walking only two. Santiago Casilla (1-0) was awarded the win, as he pitched a perfect seventh. Casilla has thrown 16 1/3 consecutive innings of scoreless ball, the longest streak for an Oakland reliever since 1995. Huston Street earned his ninth save of the year as he gave up just one hit in the ninth inning. German Duran hit a solo home run in the third inning for the Rangers, who saw their season-high four-game win streak come to an end. Texas' 3-4-5 hitters, Josh Hamilton, Milton Bradley and David Murphy, combined to go 0-for-12 with 10 strikeouts in the game. Scott Feldman (0-1) was charged with the loss after he gave up three runs on six hits in 6 1/3 frames on the hill.

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Final Score: Boston 6, Detroit 3

Mike Lowell finished 3-for-5 with a single, double and his first home run of the season as Boston topped Detroit, 6-3, in the opener of a four-game set at Comerica Park. Kevin Youkilis added a two- run blast while David Ortiz homered and drove in a pair for the Red Sox, winners in four straight and five of six. Daisuke Matsuzaka (5-0) remained perfect on the year by allowing two hits and one run over five innings, but walked a career-high eight batters. Jonathan Papelbon pitched a scoreless ninth for his 10th save and second in as many days. Marcus Thames had a two-run single and Curtis Granderson added an RBI hit for the Tigers, who have dropped four games in a row. Jeremy Bonderman (2-3) allowed seven hits and four runs over six frames in the loss, breaking a four-game personal win streak over the Red Sox.

Final Score: Toronto 1, Chicago 0

Dustin McGowan hurled 7 1/3 shutout innings, and Matt Stairs hit his fourth home run of the year for the game's lone run as the Toronto Blue Jays completed a four-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox with a 1-0 win at Rogers Centre. McGowan (2-2) allowed just four hits while striking out six and walking none, and B.J. Ryan worked around three walks in the ninth for his fifth save. Shannon Stewart went 3-for-4 with a triple, while Vernon Wells and Aaron Hill each doubled. With the win, the Jays pulled off the first four-game sweep by either team in the history of the series. The loss spoiled a brilliant outing for Javier Vazquez (3-3), who took the loss despite allowing one run on eight hits in 7 2/3 frames, striking out nine. Juan Uribe had two of the four hits for the White Sox, who lost their sixth straight.

Final Score: LA Angels of Anaheim 4, Kansas City 0

Ervin Santana threw a four-hit shutout, while Garret Anderson and Brandon Wood hit back-to-back home runs as part of a four-run ninth inning to lead the Angels to a 4-0 win over the Kansas City Royals in the opener of a three-game series. Santana (6-0) struck out nine and didn't issue a walk while needing only 97 pitches to notch the second shutout of his career. The first came May 23, 2005, when he blanked the White Sox in his second major league start. Santana joined teammate Joe Saunders at 6-0, making them the first set of teammates to start with that mark since Pedro Martinez and John Burkett accomplished the feat with Boston in 2002. Anderson hit a two-run homer and Wood had his first homer of the year for the Angels, winners of three straight. Casey Kotchman knocked in the eventual winning run with a single, and Erick Aybar went 2-for-4 with a triple and a run scored for Los Angeles. Ramon Ramirez (0-1) took the loss after allowing a run over 1 1/3 innings in relief of Brett Tomko, who struck out seven and allowed just two hits in seven innings. Jimmy Gobble allowed a run without recording an out, while Joel Peralta yielded the homers to Anderson and Wood in two-thirds of an inning.

Final Score: Oakland 2, Baltimore 1 (10 innings)

Emil Brown had three hits, including the game- winning single with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning, as the Athletics beat Baltimore, 2-1, in the opener of a three-game series. Brown was on base four times and Rajai Davis drove in the other run for Oakland, which has won two straight. Dana Eveland allowed three hits in seven- plus shutout innings for the A's, and Joey Devine (3-0) struck out two batters in the 10th to get the victory. Ramon Hernandez knocked in the lone run for Baltimore, which has dropped three in a row, tying a season-high. The Orioles had just five hits. Garrett Olson struck out seven batters over 6 1/3 innings. He also gave up four hits and a run, but Jim Johnson (0-1) suffered the loss.

Final Score: Seattle 7, Texas 3

Richie Sexson and Wladimir Balentien hit home runs, as the Seattle Mariners snapped a five-game losing streak with a 7-3 win over the Texas Rangers in the opener of a four-game set from Safeco Field. Jarrod Washburn (2-4) allowed three runs on four hits in six-plus innings for Seattle before leaving with tightness in his right calf. Balentien drove in three runs, while Raul Ibanez doubled twice and knocked in a pair of runs. Jose Lopez went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. Kevin Millwood (2-3) lasted only three innings, yielding seven runs on nine hits, including a pair of home runs. Millwood has now lost 10 consecutive decisions on the road dating to last season, a Texas club record, surpassing Don Stanhouse and Jamie Moyer. The right-hander's last road victory came on June 17, 2007 at Cincinnati. Millwood's streak also ties Joe McClain of the 1961-62 Senators for the franchise record. Josh Rupe pitched four innings of one-hit ball in relief for Texas, which has dropped two straight after a season- high four-game winning streak. Milton Bradley had two RBI, while Michael Young finished 2-for-4 with a run scored.

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Final Score: Boston 5, Detroit 0

Tim Wakefield gave up two hits in eight shutout innings and the Boston Red Sox got back-to-back home runs from David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez to beat Detroit, 5-0, in the second installment of a four-game series. Wakefield (3-1) retired 17 straight hitters after allowing a two- out Carlos Guillen single in the first, leading the Sox to victory. Wakefield allowed three base runners, one of which reached on an error by second baseman Dustin Pedroia. He struck out six and walked none as Boston won its fifth straight, while sending the Tigers to their fifth consecutive defeat. Kevin Cash went 3-for-4 knocking in a run, getting the start for Jason Varitek at catcher. Kevin Youkilis slugged two doubles going 2-for-3 with a run scored, and Ramirez added two singles to go along with his seventh homer of the year. Nate Robertson (1-4) allowed four runs on 10 hits, walked twos and fanned four. The Tigers managed only three hits in the game with a double from Ivan Rodriguez and singles from Curtis Granderson and Guillen, never moving a runner past second base.

Final Score: Cleveland 5, New York 3

David Dellucci's three-run, pinch hit home run in the top of the eighth inning off Joba Chamberlain lifted Cleveland over New York, 5-3, in the opener of a three-game set at Yankee Stadium. Jhonny Peralta added a two-run homer for the Indians, who snapped a two-game skid. Fausto Carmona started on the hill and surrendered three runs on six hits and five walks, while fanning two in five innings. Rafael Perez (1-1) hurled two innings of scoreless relief to earn the win. Jason Giambi was 1- for-3 and drove in a pair of runs for the Yankees, who lost for the first time in four games. Hideki Matsui extended his hitting streak to 15 games with a single in the first and finished 3-for-3 with a run scored. Andy Pettitte allowed two runs on six hits in 6 1/3 innings. The veteran lefty walked just one and struck out six but was let down by an unlikely culprit in Chamberlain (1-2). The second-year phenom gave up his first runs ever at Yankee Stadium and blew his first lead in the regular season.

Final Score: Tampa Bay 5, Toronto 4

Akinori Iwamura went 2-for-5 with two runs batted in and one run scored, as the Tampa Bay Rays edged the Toronto Blue Jays, 5-4, in the opener of a three-game set from the Rogers Centre. B.J. Upton had two hits and drove in a run for the Rays, who ended their three-game skid. Eric Hinske had a double and a solo home run, while Carl Crawford accounted for the other Tampa Bay RBI. Andy Sonnanstine (5-1) went six innings and gave up four runs on 10 hits with two strikeouts and one walk, but still got the win. Dan Wheeler threw two innings and gave up just one walk, and Troy Percival got his seventh save of the year as he threw a perfect ninth. Lyle Overbay went 2-for-2 with two RBI for Toronto, which saw its five-game unbeaten streak halted. A.J. Burnett (3-3) got the loss after he was touched for five runs on nine hits in six frames on the hill. Burnett did fan 10 batters and only walk one.

Final Score: LA Angels of Anaheim 5, Kansas City 3

Garret Anderson drove in all five runs to lead the Angels to a 5-3 win over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Anderson, who homered in Monday's series-opening win, belted a three-run homer and added a pair of RBI singles for the Angels, who have captured six of their last eight games overall and will attempt to sweep this three-game set on Wednesday. Miguel Olivo finished 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored for Kansas City, which has dropped four of its last six. Starter Nick Adenhart was solid for the Angels, but was removed with one out in the top of the fifth inning in favor of Darren Oliver (2-1), who fanned Mark Teahen and Olivo to escape a jam. Francisco Rodriguez worked a 1-2-3 ninth for his 14th save. Bannister (3-4) suffered the loss after he allowed five runs on 13 hits with three strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings.

Final Score: Chicago 7, Minnesota 1

Gavin Floyd took a no-hitter into the ninth inning, and Jermaine Dye homered and drove in a pair of runs to help the Chicago White Sox top Minnesota, 7-1, in the opener of a three-game set. Floyd (3-1) tossed 8 1/3 innings and allowed an unearned run, walked three, struck out four, and give up one hit for the White Sox, who snapped a six-game losing streak. Five Chicago players had two hits, including Carlos Quentin, who also had two RBI. Joe Crede and Juan Uribe each collected a pair of hits and an RBI. Nick Blackburn (2-2) surrendered four runs -- three earned -- on six hits in six innings, and absorbed the loss as the Twins had a five-game win streak stopped. Joe Mauer broke up Floyd's no-hitter in the ninth with a double, while Jason Kubel had the lone Minnesota RBI.

Final Score: Texas 10, Seattle 1

Sidney Ponson threw seven brilliant innings to lead the Texas Rangers in a 10-1 rout of the Seattle Mariners in the second of a four-game set from Safeco Field. Ponson (2-0) got the win after he allowed just one run on seven hits in his time on the hill for the Rangers, who have won five of their last seven contests. Josh Hamilton, David Murphy and Michael Young all had three RBI. Ramon Vazquez was the only Ranger with two hits. Ichiro Suzuki went 1-for-2 with a double and had the only RBI for the Mariners, who have lost six of their last seven contests. Wladimir Balentien went 2-for-4 with a double and scored Seattle's only run. Miguel Batista (2-4) took the loss after he was touched for six runs on three hits and six walks in just 2 1/3 innings.

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Final Score: Oakland 6, Baltimore 5 (10 innings)

Mark Ellis stroked a two-out game-winning home run in the tenth inning to give the Oakland Athletics a dramatic 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Ellis also had a single, walk, and stolen base, while Kurt Suzuki had two hits and two runs batted in, including his first homer of the year for the A's, who completed the three-game sweep and have won four in a row overall. Nick Markakis had three hits and Brian Roberts had two RBI in a losing effort for Baltimore, which extended its season-high losing streak to five. Lance Cormier (0-1) came on in relief of George Sherrill in the bottom half of the tenth and a hung a two-out slider to Ellis, who drove the ball down the left field line and off the foul pole to end the contest. In the top of the tenth, Luis Hernandez drew a two-out walk but was picked off first to end the inning with Roberts batting on a 3-1 count. Dallas Braden (1-0) finished with 2 1/3 innings of scoreless baseball for the win.

Final Score: Cleveland 3, New York 0

Cliff Lee was brilliant through seven innings to keep his 2008 road earned run average at 0.00 for the Indians, as Cleveland edged the New York Yankees, 3-0, in the second installment of a three-game series from Yankee Stadium. Lee (6-0) allowed just six hits and fanned seven batters for the Indians, who took the first two games of this series. Rafael Betancourt earned his fourth save of the year after he pitched a perfect ninth inning. Jhonny Peralta and Ben Francisco both recorded a pair of base hits in the win, while David Dellucci added an RBI. Though Cleveland tallied seven hits, none went for extra bases. Chien-Ming Wang (6-1) took the loss despite a solid effort. The Yankees' ace yielded three runs on five hits in seven frames on the hill. Bobby Abreu went 2-for-4 with a double and was the only Yankee with a multi- hit game. Shelley Duncan also clubbed a double in defeat, and Hideki Matsui extended his hit streak to 16 games with a bloop single in the second inning.

Final Score: Toronto 6, Tampa Bay 2

Shaun Marcum took a one-hitter into the ninth inning, and Scott Rolen sparked a late rally with a two-run homer, as Toronto downed Tampa Bay, 6-2, in the middle contest of a three-game set. Marcum (4-2) was one out from completing the one-hit shutout, but ended up surrendering two runs on four total hits in 8 2/3 frames, with nine strikeouts. Rolen also doubled, while Marco Scutaro finished 3-for-4 with two RBI and Rod Barajas added a pair of hits for Toronto, which has won six of seven. Matt Garza (1-1) was solid in 6 2/3 innings for the Rays, as he gave up just one run on six hits, but took the loss. Scott Dohmann and Trever Miller gave up two runs apiece, while working just one-third of an inning. B.J. Upton provided the Rays' offense with a two-run double, but Tampa Bay lost its fourth out of five.

Final Score: Detroit 10, Boston 9

Placido Polanco's run-scoring single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth pushed Detroit past Boston, 10-9, in the third installment of a four-game set from Comerica Park. Polanco, who finished 5- for-6 with three RBI and two runs scored in the contest, looped a broken-bat base hit beyond Red Sox shortstop Julio Lugo in short left field to plate Edgar Renteria with the winning run. Detroit tied the game when the previous batter, Curtis Granderson, grounded out to second to score Ryan Raburn. Raburn was pinch-running for Matt Joyce, who began the frame with a single. Ivan Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with two runs knocked in for the