Alex Rios went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, and Dustin McGowan hurled seven solid innings as the Toronto Blue Jays nipped the Detroit Tigers, 3-2, at Rogers Centre. McGowan (1-1) allowed just two runs while scattering seven hits as the Blue Jays snapped a three-game losing skid. B.J. Ryan struck out the side in the ninth to earn his second save. Matt Stairs went 2-for-3 with a run scored for Toronto, while Aaron Hill doubled and scored. Ivan Rodriguez went 3-for-3 with a run knocked in and a run scored for the Tigers, while Carlos Guillen went 3-for-4, including a double. Jeremy Bonderman (1-2) took the loss, allowing three runs -- two earned -- on five hits while walking six in five innings.
Final Score: Minnesota 3, Cleveland 0
Nick Blackburn pitched nearly eight scoreless innings, and Justin Morneau hit a two-run home run, as Minnesota shut out Cleveland, 3-0, at the Metrodome. Blackburn (1-1), who notched his first career win, scattered eight hits in 7 2/3 innings, with one strikeout, for the Twins, who snapped a two-game losing streak. The win was Minnesota's second in the club's past seven games. Morneau was 2-for-4 overall, while Craig Monroe finished 2-for-3 with a double. Jake Westbrook (1-2) struggled early but went seven innings, giving up three runs on eight hits with one walk and four strikeouts. Ryan Garko went 2-for-3, while Asdrubal Cabrera doubled twice for the Indians, who had a two-game win streak snapped.
Final Score: Oakland 6, Kansas City 5
Daric Barton went 3-for-5 with a pair of runs and an RBI triple, as the Oakland A's belted out 16 hits to squeeze by the Kansas City Royals, 6-5 at McAfee Coliseum. Ryan Sweeney plated two runs, and all but three players in Oakland's starting lineup had at least two hits. Joey Devine (2-0) picked up the win after pitching two scoreless innings of relief, and Houston Street notched a four- out save, his fifth of the season. Starter Greg Smith, coming off his first big league win in his last outing, gave up four runs -- three earned -- on six hits and one walk through five innings of a no decision, as Oakland has won back-to-back games after dropping three straight. Royals starter Zack Greinke had his first poor outing of the season, surrendering three runs -- two earned -- on eight hits and four walks through five innings in a no decision. Joel Peralta (0-1) allowed two runs in just one-third of an inning in taking the loss. Jose Guillen roped a three-run homer and Miguel Olivo added a solo shot for Kansas City, which has lost three consecutive games.
Final Score: Boston 5, Texas 3
Manny Ramirez's 496th career home run highlighted a three-run eighth inning, as the Boston Red Sox rallied to defeat the Texas Rangers, 5-3, in the second of a four-game set at Fenway Park. Jon Lester gave up three runs on 10 hits and struck out five through 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision for Boston, which has won three straight and seven of eight. The comeback made a winner out of Javier Lopez (1-0), who recorded the final out in the eighth. Jonathan Papelbon overcame a leadoff single by Hank Blalock in the ninth to notch his sixth save of the season. Ramirez scored two runs and walked twice in addition to belting his sixth home run of the season. Jason Jennings was masterful on the mound, allowing three hits and two runs in a no-decision for the Rangers, who have dropped two in a row and seven of nine overall. The 29-year-old right-hander also walked two and struck out one. Jamey Wright tossed a scoreless seventh and Joaquin Benoit (1-1) surrendered three runs on three hits in the eighth to absorb the loss. Blalock went 3-for-5, while Josh Hamilton, Jason Botts and Adam Melhuse each had two hits and drove in a run for Texas.
Final Score: Tampa Bay 5, Chicago 0
Andy Sonnanstine tossed the first complete game of his career, as the Tampa Bay Rays blanked the Chicago White Sox, 5-0, in the middle test of a three-game series at Tropicana Field. Sonnanstine (2-1) scattered just three hits, walked a batter and fanned four in the effort as the Rays won for the second time in three games. The 25-year- old undoubtedly had not just his best start of the season, but also the best of his brief career. Having broken into the league just last year, he fired eight innings of one-run, two-hit ball against the New York Yankees on August 27, 2007. It had been Sonnanstine's longest outing to date, as Tampa went on to a 9-1 victory in that contest. B.J. Upton had three hits and drove in a run, while Carl Crawford went 2-for-4 with a run scored for the Rays. The loss went to Mark Buehrle (1-2), who allowed five runs on 12 hits over seven innings for the White Sox, who have dropped two of three. The Sox managed just three singles in the contest and didn't get a runner past second base.
Final Score: Baltimore 6, New York 0
Brian Burres and Jim Johnson combined to throw a six-hit shutout, as Baltimore blanked the New York Yankees, 6-0, in the second contest of a three-game set at Camden Yards. Burres (2-1) gave up five hits over 5 2/3 innings, with four walks and two strikeouts for the Orioles, who have won three in a row. Johnson picked up his first save of the season after allowing just one hit over the final 3 1/3 frames. Kevin Millar went 2-for-4 with a solo homer to power Baltimore's offense, while Ramon Hernandez doubled twice and drove in two. Aubrey Huff doubled and also had two RBI. Ian Kennedy (0-2) struggled in 2 2/3 innings, giving up four runs on five hits, with five walks and four strikeouts. Alex Rodriguez went 2-for-4, and Derek Jeter tripled for the Yankees, who have been outscored 14-2 so far this series, and have lost three in a row.
Final Score: LA Angels of Anaheim 4, Seattle 1
Ervin Santana was brilliant again in eight innings of one-run ball, as the LA Angels of Anaheim came away with a 4-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners in the second game of a three-game series at Angel Stadium. Santana (3-0) allowed just three hits, walking none and striking out eight, in the Angles' sixth win in their last seven games. Erick Aybar was 2-for-3 at the plate with two runs batted in and a run scored for LA. Scot Shields pitched a scoreless ninth to record his first save of the season. Seattle's Jarrod Washburn (1-3), who spent the first eight years of his career in Anaheim, took the loss after giving up four runs on ten hits through six innings on the hill. Adrian Beltre accounted for the lone Mariners run with a solo home run, as the squad dropped their second straight affair.
David Eckstein clubbed a three-run homer and finished with two runs scored as the Toronto Blue Jays edged the Detroit Tigers, 5-3, at Rogers Centre. Alex Rios and John McDonald each drove in a run for the Jays, who have won two straight on the heels of a three-game skid. A.J. Burnett (2-1) lasted five innings to pick up the win, yielding three runs on four hits, with six walks and four strikeouts. Earlier in the day the Jays released designated hitter Frank Thomas. The 39-year-old disgruntled slugger was benched Saturday after hitting just .167 with three homers and 11 RBI in 16 games. Toronto remains on the hook for the remainder of Thomas' two-year $18 million contract he signed in November of 2006. That deal also included a $10 million option for 2009 if Thomas had made 376 plate appearances this season. Clete Thomas went 3-for-5 and knocked in a pair for the Tigers, who have dropped three of their last four games. The loss went to Nate Robertson (0-2), who was charged with five runs on eight hits over five innings. He walked a batter and fanned five in the outing.
Final Score: Boston 6, Texas 5
David Ortiz finished 2-for-4 with two RBI and Sean Casey drove in the winning run with a walk as Boston rallied with four runs in the eighth inning to clip Texas, 6-5, in the third installment of a four-game set at Fenway Park. Jed Lowrie collected two hits and drove in a run for the Red Sox, who look for a four-game sweep in the series finale on Monday. Kevin Youkilis had three hits, while Dustin Pedroia and J.D. Drew also knocked in a run each. Veteran knuckleballer Tim Wakefield (2-0) notched the win by allowing all five runs on seven hits over eight innings, fanning five without walking a batter despite serving up a pair of home runs. Milton Bradley slammed a three-run shot and Ian Kinsler added a solo homer for the Rangers, who have dropped eight of their last 10 games. C.J. Wilson (0-1) took the loss, charged with two runs on two hits with three walks, all without recording an out. Starter Kevin Millwood gave up 10 hits and two runs in six innings of work.
Final Score: New York 7, Baltimore 1
Andy Pettitte threw seven shutout innings, and Derek Jeter went 2-for-5 with three runs batted in, and the New York Yankees topped Baltimore, 7-1, to avoid a sweep by the Orioles. Pettitte (3-1) scattered four hits, walked none and struck out five, and helped the Yankees snap a three-game losing streak. Johnny Damon finished 2-for-4 with a two-run homer, and Chad Moeller went 2-for-4 in a game that went through two rain delays. Third baseman Alex Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with an RBI double before leaving in the sixth inning with a strained right quadriceps. He is listed as day-to-day. Baltimore starter Steve Trachsel (1-3) threw 6 1/3 solid innings, giving up just three runs on seven hits with five strikeouts and three walks, but was tagged with the loss. Jay Payton went 2-for-4, while Brian Roberts drove in the lone run for the Orioles, who had a three- game win streak stopped.
Final Score: Chicago 6, Tampa Bay 0
John Danks was near flawless through seven innings of work as the Chicago White Sox downed the Tampa Bay Rays, 6-0, in the closing game of a three-game series at Tropicana Field. Danks (2-1) gave up just three hits while striking out eight without a walk for the White Sox, who have won four of their last six. Jim Thome went 4-for-5 with a solo home run, three runs driven in and two scored. Edwin Jackson (2-2) got the loss as he gave up six runs on seven hits with three walks and four strikeouts in 4 1/3 innings of work for the Rays, who have lost five of their last seven games. Akinori Iwamura, Carl Crawford, B.J. Upton and Carlos Pena each had a hit in the loss.
Final Score: Minnesota 2, Cleveland 1 (10 innings)
Justin Morneau singled in the game- winning run in the 10th inning, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 2-1 victory over Cleveland in the finale of a three-game set at the Metrodome. Morneau finished 2-for-5, while Brendan Harris went 3-for-5 with a solo homer for the Twins, who have won two in a row after losing five of six. Scott Baker threw seven strong innings, giving up one run on five hits with eight strikeouts. Matt Guerrier (1-1) was the winner after working a scoreless 10th. Rafael Perez (0-1) got tagged with the loss in his two relief innings, while Paul Byrd held the Twins to just one run on six hits in a seven-inning start, with no walks and three strikeouts. Franklin Gutierrez drove in the lone run for the Indians, who have lost two in a row after a two-game win streak.
Final Score: Seattle 4, LA Angels of Anaheim 2
Miguel Batista worked into the eighth inning, and the Seattle Mariners held off a late rally to beat the LA Angels of Anaheim, 4-2, salvaging the finale of a three-game series. Batista (2-2) scattered eight hits, walked a batter and fanned eight en route to the victory. He tossed 110 pitches and was lifted after 7 2/3 frames in favor of Arthur Rhodes, who recorded the final out of the eighth. It took three pitchers to polish off the ninth, with Ryan Rowland-Smith recording the final out to pick up his second save. The Mariners got plenty of production from their lineup while snapping a two-game skid. Ichiro Suzuki had two hits, including a triple, while knocking in a run and scoring one. Jose Lopez also went 2-for-5 with an RBI, while Richie Sexson clubbed a two-run homer. The loss went to Dustin Moseley (1-2), who was tagged for four runs on eight hits, with a pair of walks and three strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings. Gary Matthews Jr. drove in both runs, while Vladimir Guerrero and Maicer Izturis each had two hits for the Angels, who had a three-game winning streak snapped.
Final Score: Oakland 7, Kansas City 1
Bobby Crosby went 3-for-4 with a run batted in, as the Oakland Athletics roughed up Kansas City, 7-1, to sweep the three- game set at McAfee Coliseum. Rob Bowen went 2-for-4 with two RBI, and Jack Hannahan doubled and also drove in a pair for Oakland, which outscored Kansas City 26-8 in the series. Dana Eveland (2-1) picked up the win after giving up one run on three hits and four walks in 5 2/3 innings, and struck out three. Andrew Brown tossed 2 1/3 scoreless innings of relief. Alberto Callaspo, Billy Butler, and Mark Teahen each had a hit for Kansas City, which has lost four in a row overall and five of six. Luke Hochevar (0-1), the top overall pick in the 2006 draft, made his season debut after being recalled from Triple-A Omaha. He gave up six runs on nine hits in 4 2/3 innings, with three walks and five strikeouts.
David Ortiz went 2-for-4 with three RBI as Boston completed a sweep of Texas with a convincing 8-3 win in the finale of a four-game set from Fenway Park. Dustin Pedroia knocked in a pair for the Red Sox, who have won five in a row and nine of 10. Julio Lugo was 4-for-4 with a walk, run batted in and two runs scored. Clay Buchholz (1-1) hurled six innings of five-hit shutout ball. The 23-year-old right-hander struck out six and walked two for his first win of the season. Josh Hamilton drove in two and Gerald Laird added an RBI for the Rangers, losers in nine of their last 11. Dustin Nippert (1-2) was torched in the loss, charged with nine hits and eight runs with four walks and two strikeouts over 2 1/3 relief innings. Starter Kason Gabbard allowed three walks and fanned one over two hitless innings before leaving with stiffness in his back.
Final Score: Detroit 5, Toronto 1
Ryan Raburn collected two RBI and scored once as Detroit earned a series split with a 5-1 win over Toronto in the final contest of a four-game set from Rogers Centre. Edgar Renteria homered and scored twice, while Ivan Rodriguez added four hits and a run batted in for the Tigers, who open up a three-game set at home against Texas on Tuesday. Armando Galarraga (2-0) allowed just three hits over 5 1/3 scoreless frames, striking out four but walking four to win his second consecutive start for Detroit. Gregg Zaun had solo home run for the Blue Jays, who had won the previous two contests. Shaun Marcum (2-1) took the loss, charged with five runs -- four earned -- on five hits, fanning two and walking four in 5 2/3 innings.
Jacoby Ellsbury had his first career two-home run game, and scored the winning run on Dustin Pedroia's eighth-inning double as the red-hot Red Sox pulled out a 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the opener of a three-game set at Fenway Park. Ellsbury went 3- for-5 with three runs scored for the Red Sox, who have won six straight and 10 of 11 overall. Pedroia went 4-for-5 with three doubles, a run scored and a run batted in, while Kevin Youkilis added a two-run homer. Mike Timlin (2-1) only had to record one out in the eighth inning to earn the win, while Jonathan Papelbon worked a scoreless ninth for his eighth save. Scheduled starter Josh Beckett was a late scratch with a sore neck, and David Pauley was called up from Triple-A Pawtucket to start in his place. Pauley, making his first major league appearance since 2006, allowed five runs on seven hits over 4 1/3 innings and did not factor in the decision. Jeff Mathis went 2-for-4 with a homer, three RBI and two runs scored for the Angels, who have dropped two straight. Garret Anderson went 2-for-5 and knocked in two runs, while Casey Kotchman added a solo homer. Darren Oliver (1-1) took the loss, allowing one run on two hits in an inning of relief. Starter Jered Weaver was roughed up for five runs on 10 hits over five innings.
Final Score: Detroit 10, Texas 2
Ramon Santiago hit a two-run home run and finished 2-for-3 with three RBI, as the Detroit Tigers crushed the Texas Rangers, 10-2, in the opener of a three-game set. Edgar Renteria ended 4- for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored for the Tigers, who have won two in a row. Jacque Jones finished 2-for-3 with a pair of runs scored. Justin Verlander (1-3) got the win by going six innings and giving up only one run on six hits. Josh Hamilton and Frank Catalanotto each drove in a run for Texas, which has dropped five in a row. Vicente Padilla (2-2) absorbed the loss after yielding seven runs on eight hits in three frames.
Final Score: Tampa Bay 6, Toronto 4
Eric Hinske finished a single shy of a cycle, drove in two runs and scored three times to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-4 win over Toronto to open a three-game set. Dioner Navarro, who before the game was reinstated from the disabled list, went 3-for-4 with two RBI for Tampa Bay, which has won two of three. Evan Longoria added a homer for the Rays. James Shields (2-1) gave up four runs -- two earned -- in a seven-inning start. He allowed six hits and two walks, but struck out five. Troy Percival pitched a perfect ninth inning to earn his second save of the season. Vernon Wells hit a solo homer, while Marco Scutaro went 1-for-3 with two RBI for Toronto, which has lost two in a row. Starter Jesse Litsch (2-1) lasted just 3 1/3 innings after surrendering five runs on eight hits and two walks.
Final Score: Cleveland 15, Kansas City 1
Casey Blake went 4-for-4 with a grand slam, two doubles and six runs batted in, while struggling starter C.C. Sabathia dominated over six shutout innings as the Cleveland Indians torched the Kansas City Royals, 15-1, in the opener of a three-game series. Franklin Gutierrez was 3-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI and three runs scored for the Indians, who won for just the third time in eight games. Jhonny Peralta went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored, while David Dellucci homered and knocked in two runs as the Indians pounded out 17 hits. Sabathia (1-3), the reigning American League Cy Young winner, struck out 11 and allowed just four hits, lowering his earned run average from 13.50 to 10.13 in the process. Jorge Julio, Jensen Lewis and Rafael Betancourt held the Royals to just one run over the final three frames. Gil Meche (1-3) lasted just 3 1/3 innings after being hammered for eight runs on nine hits as the Royals suffered their fifth straight setback. The Royals bullpen didn't fare any better, as four pitchers were rocked for seven runs -- five earned -- over the final 5 2/3 innings. Mark Teahen's eighth-inning single provided the sole run for Kansas City.
Final Score: New York 9, Chicago 5
Bobby Abreu hit the go-ahead grand slam to lead the New York Yankees past the Chicago White Sox, 9-5, in the opener of a three-game series at U.S. Cellular Field. Abreu finished 2-for-5 with four RBI and a run scored for the Yankees, who have won two in a row. Johnny Damon went 3-for-5, including a three-run home run, and collected three RBI and three runs scored. Jason Giambi added a solo homer, while Hideki Matsui knocked in a run. Chien-Ming Wang (4-0) got the win by going six innings while only giving up three runs on 10 hits and fanning five batters. New York's bullpen held the Sox to two runs and three hits in three innings of work. The Yankees were without the services of Alex Rodriguez, who was out of the lineup Tuesday and will miss Wednesday's game to be with his wife, who gave birth to the couple's second child late Monday. Rodriguez is expected to return Thursday. Juan Uribe ended 2-for-5 with two RBI for Chicago, which has alternated wins and losses the last six games. Paul Konerko and A.J. Pierzynski each had a pair of hits and an RBI in defeat. Jose Contreras (1-2) absorbed the loss after yielding four runs on seven hits in 6 1/3 innings of work.
Final Score: Minnesota 5, Oakland 4
Craig Monroe went 3-for-4 with a home run and three runs batted in, and Jason Kubel drove in the winning run with a two-out eighth-inning single, as Minnesota took the opener of a three-game set in Oakland with a 5-4 victory over the Athletics. Monroe was a triple shy of the cycle and also scored two runs to go with his three RBI, and the Twins won their third straight. Mike Lamb was 3-for-4 with an RBI, while Delmon Young had two hits and also scored a run. Livan Hernandez tossed six solid innings, allowing four runs on seven hits while striking out three, but did not factor into the decision. Juan Rincon (2-0) earned the win with a scoreless seventh, while Pat Neshek held Oakland in check during the eighth and Joe Nathan earned his seventh save by striking out the side in the ninth. Joe Blanton (1-4) took the loss, allowing five runs -- four earned -- over 7 2/3 innings, though he struck out seven. Kurt Suzuki knocked in two runs, Daric Barton and Chris Denorfia had two hits apiece, and Emil Brown homered for the A's, who had a three-game win streak halted.
Final Score: Seattle 4, Baltimore 2
Jose Vidro was 1-for-4 with two RBI as the Seattle Mariners downed the Baltimore Orioles, 4-2, in the opener of a three- game series. Raul Ibanez scored a run and recorded the other RBI for Seattle, which has won two in a row and five of seven overall. Ichiro Suzuki had a triple and scored a run, while Yuniesky Betancourt scored twice. Mariners starter Felix Hernandez gave up two runs on six hits in seven innings of work. Arthur Rhodes (1-0) got the win by giving up just one hit in the eighth, the win was his first since 2005. J.J. Putz, who was activated from the 15-day disabled list before the game, earned his second save of the year by surrendering only one hit in the ninth. Aubrey Huff ended 2-for-4 with a solo home run for the Orioles, who have dropped two in a row on the heels of a three-game win streak. Kevin Millar had the other Baltimore RBI. Jeremy Guthrie (0-2) absorbed the loss after he was tagged for four runs -- three earned -- off five hits.
Gary Matthews Jr. belted a pair of solo home runs as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim snapped Boston's six-game win streak with a 6-4 win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Casey Kotchman knocked in the go-ahead run with a sixth-inning homer for the Angels, who have split the opening two games of their three-game set in Beantown. Torii Hunter went 4-for-5 and drove in a run, while Vladimir Guerrero was 2-for-5 and scored twice. Jon Garland (3-2) picked up the win after allowing four runs on eight hits over six innings, while Francisco Rodriguez picked up his eighth save. David Ortiz bashed a two-run homer for the Red Sox, who lost for just the second time in 11 games. Julio Lugo and Dustin Pedroia each knocked in a run for Boston. Craig Hansen (0-1), called up from Triple-A Pawtucket before the game, took the loss after allowing a run on two hits over 1 2/3 innings in relief of emergency starter Jon Lester. Lester started in place of Daisuke Matsuzaka, who was scratched with flu-like symptoms, and allowed four runs on nine hits in five frames while starting on three days' rest for the first time in his major league career.
Final Score: Detroit 19, Texas 6
Carlos Guillen finished 3-for-4 with five RBI, including three during an 11-run sixth inning, as the Detroit Tigers crushed the Texas Rangers, 19-6. Miguel Cabrera slugged a three-run homer for the Tigers, who have won three in a row. Only one Detroit starter, Edgar Renteria, failed to record an RBI. The Detroit Tigers recalled outfielder Curtis Granderson from his rehab assignment and activated him from the disabled list. Granderson, who had been out with a fractured right hand, made his season debut by starting in center field and batting in the leadoff spot. He had two hits, two RBI and scored three times. Detroit starter Kenny Rogers was roughed up for six runs on nine hits in 3 1/3 innings. Clay Rapada (2-0) earned the win by pitching 1 2/3 frames of perfect ball. Ian Kinsler went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored for Texas, which has dropped six in a row. Michael Young and Josh Hamilton each had an RBI in defeat, as the Rangers blew a 5-0 lead. Luis Mendoza started, but gave up five runs -- two earned -- on five hits in only 1 2/3 innings. Frank Francisco (0-1) absorbed the loss by getting touched for two runs on two hits in 2 1/3 frames on the hill. Also, Jamey Wright and Wes Littleton combined to surrender 11 runs in two innings.
Final Score: Tampa Bay 5, Toronto 3
Eric Hinske's RBI single capped a four-run sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays went on to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays, 5-3, in the second of a three-game series at the Disney Sports Complex. Carl Crawford went 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored for Tampa Bay, which has won four of its last six games. Evan Longoria added a two-run single. The rally made a winner out of Jason Hammel (2-1), who allowed three runs on four hits, with four walks and two strikeouts over six innings. Troy Percival worked a perfect ninth to pick up his third save. Matt Stairs provided all the offense for Toronto, clubbing a solo homer and later adding a two-run shot. Roy Halladay (2-3) took the loss, yielding five runs on nine hits in eight innings, as the Jays lost their third straight. Despite the loss, Halladay threw his third consecutive complete game.
Final Score: New York 6, Chicago 4
Jorge Posada went 4-for-5 with three doubles and two runs batted in, as the New York Yankees edged the Chicago White Sox, 6-4, in the middle contest of a three-game set. Johnny Damon ended 2-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored for the Yankees, who have won three in a row after dropping their previous three. Derek Jeter and Melky Cabrera each had RBI in the win. Mike Mussina (2-3) got the win after throwing seven innings and giving up only two runs on four hits, while fanning three. Mariano Rivera earned his sixth save of the year by retiring the final five batters in order. Joe Crede and Carlos Quentin each had solo home runs for the Sox, who have dropped two in a row and three of four. Jim Thome and Orlando Cabrera both had a pair of hits in defeat. Javier Vazquez (3-2) absorbed the loss, as he was hit for six runs on 10 hits in 5 1/3 innings of work.
Final Score: Oakland 3, Minnesota 0
Mike Sweeney went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs batted in and two runs scored, helping the Oakland Athletics take the middle installment of a three-game set with the Minnesota Twins, 3-0, at McAfee Coliseum. Chad Gaudin (2-1) tossed seven innings of scoreless ball to earn the win, allowing just four hits while striking out four before turning things over to Alan Embree and Huston Street, who earned his sixth save. Emil Brown drove in the other run for the A's, winners in four of five. Boof Bonser (1-3) was the tough-luck loser, surrendering two runs on three hits over six frames. Jason Kubel had a pair of hits in a losing effort, as Minnesota had a three-game win streak halted.
Final Score: Baltimore 3, Seattle 2
Nick Markakis hit the go-ahead home run in the eighth inning, as the Baltimore Orioles edged the Seattle Mariners, 3-2, at Safeco Field. Markakis ended 1-for-4 with two runs batted in for the Orioles, who snapped a two-game skid and won for the fourth time in six tries. Melvin Mora was 2- for-4 with a triple and knocked the other Baltimore run home. Daniel Cabrera (2-0) threw eight brilliant innings of five-hit ball, yielding only two runs, to improve to 6-1 lifetime against Seattle. George Sherrill improved to 7-for-7 in save opportunities this season. Raul Ibanez finished 2-for-3 with an RBI for the Mariners, who saw their two-game win streak come to an end. Jose Vidro brought the other Seattle run home. Mariners starter Carlos Silva was touched for two runs on six hits over six innings in a no-decision. Ryan Rowland-Smith (0-1) absorbed the loss by giving up a run in one inning of work.
Cleveland at Kansas City, Postponed
Wednesday's scheduled game between the Kansas City Royals and the Cleveland Indians was postponed due to rain. The game was rescheduled for Thursday as part of a doubleheader, with the first game starting at 6:10 p.m. (et). Fausto Carmona (2-1) was scheduled to pitch for Cleveland in Wednesday night's game against KC's Brett Tomko (1-2). Those two will start the opening game of the twin bill while the scheduled starters for Thursday's original game -- Indians lefty Cliff Lee (3-0) and Royals righty Brian Bannister (3-1) -- will take the hill in the nightcap.
Magglio Ordonez went 3-for-4, blasted a pair of home runs and drove in four as Detroit pounded Texas, 8-2, in the final game of three from Comerica Park. Curtis Granderson, Brandon Inge and Ryan Raburn also went deep for the Tigers, who swept the set by outscoring Texas 37-10. Edgar Renteria added an RBI. Zach Miner (1-1) notched the win by striking out three without allowing a hit in 3 1/3 innings of relief for starter Jeremy Bonderman. Bonderman issued a career-high seven walks with seven strikeouts over 4 2/3 frames. Michael Young homered and David Murphy added a run-scoring walk for the Rangers, who have dropped seven in a row. Texas starter Jason Jennings (0-4) was charged with five runs on five hits with five walks in five innings, allowing three homers in the loss.
Final Score: LA Angels 7, Boston 5
Gary Matthews finished 3-for-5 with three runs batted in as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim rallied past the Boston Red Sox, 7-5, in the finale of a three-game set from Fenway Park. Erick Aybar added two hits, an RBI and a pair of runs scored for the Angels, who have won five of seven including two of three in the series. Mike Napoli homered and Chone Figgins also drove in a run. Joe Saunders (4-0) allowed seven hits and three runs over six innings to record the win. David Ortiz launched a two-run homer and Coco Crisp also drove in a pair for the Red Sox, who have dropped two in a row after winning six straight. Manny Delcarmen (0-1) took the loss, allowing two runs without recording an out. Justin Masterson, making his first major-league start, scattered two hits and one run over six full innings. The 23-year-old fanned four but walked four in the no- decision.
Final Score: Oakland 11, Minnesota 2
Donnie Murphy went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four runs batted in, and the Oakland Athletics rolled to an 11-2 win over the Minnesota Twins in the finale of a three-game set. Greg Smith (2-0) pitched seven strong innings, scattering seven hits and letting up two runs with three strikeouts and one walk. Rajai Davis went 3-for-4 with a run for the A's, who have won five of six. Designated hitter Frank Thomas, debuting with Oakland after signing with the club earlier in the day, went 0-for-3 with a pair of walks, dropping his batting average to .159. Francisco Liriano (0-3) continued to struggle in his return from elbow surgery, as he was ripped for five hits and six runs with three walks in only 2/3 of an inning. Carlos Gomez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run for Minnesota, which dropped the last two of this series after winning three straight.
Final Score: Tampa Bay 5, Toronto 3
Carl Crawford went 3-for-5 with two steals, a run scored and one batted in to lead the Tampa Bay Rays in a 5-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays at the Disney Sports Complex. Eric Hinske finished 1-for-4 with two runs batted in for the Rays, who swept the Jays in a three-game set. Evan Longoria and Dioner Navarro each added an RBI in the win. Andy Sonnanstine (3-1) got the win by allowing just three runs on six hits in 6 1/3 innings of work. Troy Percival got the save, his fourth of the year, after he allowed one hit in the ninth. Shannon Stewart and Gregg Zaun each had a pair of hits for Toronto, which has dropped four in a row. Marco Scutaro had the only RBI for the Jays. Dustin McGowan (1-2) absorbed the loss after he was touched for five runs -- four earned -- on seven walks and four hits in four-plus innings on the mound.
Final Score: Cleveland 9, Kansas City 6 (Game One)
Final Score: Cleveland 2, Kansas City 0 (Game Two)
Cliff Lee tossed his first career major league shutout as Cleveland edged Kansas City, 2-0, sweeping a doubleheader at Kauffman Stadium. Lee (4-0) was tremendous in the start, scattering just three hits, fanning nine batters and walking none to lower his earned run average to a miniscule 0.28 on the season. The 29-year-old lefty is off to the best start of his major league career and has given up just 10 hits and one earned run in 31 2/3 innings of work overall. David Dellucci's solo homer broke a scoreless contest, Travis Hafner had two hits and scored a run, and Asdrubal Cabrera chipped in with an RBI for Cleveland, which swept the three-game series and has won five of its last seven games. The loss went to Brian Bannister (3-2), who was charged with two runs and four hits over 6 2/3 innings. He fanned four and didn't walk a batter, but his solid outing failed to halt what is now a seven-game skid for Kansas City. In the opener, Grady Sizemore had four hits, including a solo homer, and also drove in two runs as the Indians held off the Royals, 9-6.
Final Score: Chicago 7, New York 6
Joe Crede singled home the winning run in the bottom of the ninth to lead the Chicago White Sox past the New York Yankees, 7-6, in a game that saw 85 minutes of two separate rain delays. Paul Konerko ended 2-for-4 with a run scored and one driven in, while Jim Thome had a solo home run and scored twice for Chicago, which snapped a two- game losing streak. Gavin Floyd got the start for the White Sox, lasted six innings and gave up five runs on five hits in the no-decision. Bobby Jenks (1-0) got the win as he induced pinch-hitter Jorge Posada to hit into a double play ball to end the top of the ninth. Melky Cabrera went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer for the Yankees, who saw their three-game win streak halted. Bobby Abreu had two hits and two RBI, and Jason Giambi was 2-for-4 with a pair of runs scored. Derek Jeter and Morgan Ensberg each knocked home a run in defeat. Phil Hughes got the start, but was yanked after the 50-minute rain delay in the middle of the third inning. His line was two innings pitched, one hit and one strikeout. Joba Chamberlain (1-1) absorbed his first major league loss by throwing 1 1/3 innings and yielding one run on two hits. Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez was back with his teammates after spending the last three days with his wife, who gave birth to the couple's second daughter late Monday night. Rodriguez was also nursing a quadriceps injury he suffered in Sunday's win against Baltimore. It is unclear when he will be back in the lineup.
Final Score: Baltimore 8, Seattle 7
Brian Roberts went 2-for-4 with the go-ahead home run in the eighth inning to push the Baltimore Orioles past the Seattle Mariners, 8-7, in the finale of a three-game set. Adam Jones ended 3-for-4 with three RBI for the Orioles, who have won two in a row and took the series 2-1. Jay Payton went 2-for-5 with an RBI and scored twice. Adam Loewen started for Baltimore and went 2 2/3 innings, giving up five runs on four hits in the no decision. Chad Bradford (2-1) absorbed the win by going 1 1/3 frames and giving up just a hit. George Sherrill got the save -- his eighth on the year -- after pitching the ninth and giving up just one hit. Ichiro Suzuki belted a two-run homer in the seventh for the Mariners, who have dropped two in a row and four of six. Jose Vidro added a pair of RBI, while Yuniesky Betancourt had three hits and scored twice. Seattle starter Jarrod Washburn gave up two runs on six hits in five innings in the no decision. Sean Green (1-1) was dealt the loss after he was touched for one run and one hit in 1 1/3 innings on the hill.
Jhonny Peralta went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and finished with four runs batted in to lead the Cleveland Indians past the New York Yankees, 6-4. The game was New York's first time back in Cleveland since Game 2 of last year's ALDS when a swarm of Lake Erie bugs helped derail its playoff run. Jamey Carroll ended 2-for-5 with a run scored and one driven in for Cleveland, which has rattled off four wins in a row. Franklin Gutierrez accounted for the other run with a solo home run. Paul Byrd (1-2) was given the win as he hurled 5 2/3 innings, yielding four runs on six hits. Rafael Betancourt earned his second save of the season by tossing a scoreless ninth inning. Jason Giambi hit two home runs, good for three RBI, for the Yankees, who have dropped their last two contests. Hideki Matsui also had a solo homer. Andy Pettitte (3-2) was dealt the loss after he was roughed up for five runs -- four earned -- on eight hits in five frames on the hill. The Yankees depleted bullpen was solid, surrendering only a run and a hit in three innings of work. The reigning American League MVP, Alex Rodriguez, was in New York's lineup for the first time since last Sunday, when he strained his quadriceps in Baltimore. He went 0-for-4 and left one runner stranded.
Final Score: LA Angels 4, Detroit 3
Ervin Santana tossed 6 1/3 solid innings and Casey Kotchman added a two-run single that knocked in the winning run, as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim clipped the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in the opener of a three-game set at Comerica Park. Santana (4-0) limited the Tigers' potent offense to three runs on six hits and struck out four, as the Angels won their third straight game. Vladimir Guerrero homered and drove in two runs, while Chone Figgins and Torii Hunter each recorded a double. Nate Robertson (0-3) surrendered four runs on six hits over seven innings for Detroit, which saw its four-game winning streak come to an end. The Tigers outscored their opponents 42-11 over that span. Placido Polanco went 2-for-4 with a run scored, while Curtis Granderson belted a solo home run.
Final Score: Tampa Bay 5, Boston 4 (11 innings)
Nathan Haynes drove in the game-winner in the 11th inning to lift the Tampa Bay Rays to a 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox to open a three-game set at Tropicana Field. In the 11th, Carl Crawford led off with a single and then stole second. After B.J. Upton worked a walk, Haynes punched a single into right field and Crawford easily beat the throw to the plate for the win. Crawford went 3-for-6 with a pair of triples, three runs scored and one driven in for the Rays, who are on a four-game winning streak. Scott Dohmann (1-0) got the win for getting the final two outs of the 11th inning. Matt Garza started on the mound and gave up three runs on five hits in five innings. Manny Ramirez went 3-for-5 with a run scored while Julio Lugo drove in a pair of runs for the Red Sox, who have dropped their last three. Mike Timlin (2-2) got the loss while Tim Wakefield was charged with four runs -- three earned -- on six hits with five walks in six innings in the start.
Final Score: Texas 6, Minnesota 5 (10 innings)
David Murphy drove in the winning run in the 10th inning as the Texas Rangers downed the Minnesota Twins, 6-5, in the opener of a three-game set at Rangers Ballpark. Juan Rincon (2-1) started on the mound in the 10th and got Josh Hamilton to ground out, but then served up a double to Hank Blalock, who was then replaced on the base paths by German Duran due to an apparent hamstring injury. Jason Botts then worked a walk, but Frank Catalanotto struck out. Murphy, though, punched a single to left to score Duran and end the game. Hamilton finished the game 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored while Ian Kinsler added two hits for the Rangers, who snapped a seven-game losing streak. Kevin Millwood started on the mound for Texas and was charged with five runs on eight hits with three walks and six strikeouts in six innings of work. Joaquin Benoit (2-1) got the win for throwing a scoreless 10th inning. Justin Morneau hit a grand slam and drove in five runs for the Twins, who have dropped their last three games. Nick Blackburn started on the mound and was charged with five runs on 11 hits in six innings of action.
Final Score: Kansas City 8, Toronto 4
David DeJesus went 2-for-4 with three runs batted in, and John Buck had a pair of run-scoring doubles as the Kansas City Royals rallied for six runs in the eighth inning to pick up an 8-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays at Kauffman Stadium. Ross Gload had a double, an RBI and scored twice as the Royals snapped a seven-game losing streak. Alberto Callaspo and Billy Butler each knocked in a run in the win. Leo Nunez (2-0) earned the win despite allowing three runs on three hits in an innings of relief, while starter Zack Greinke didn't factor in the decision despite holding the Jays to one run on five hits over seven innings. Scott Rolen, playing in his first game of the year after missing the first 23 with a fractured right middle finger, had a two-run double for the Blue Jays, who dropped their fifth straight. Lyle Overbay belted a solo homer, while Alex Rios went 2-for-4 and scored a run. A.J. Burnett (2-2) took the loss after allowing five runs -- four earned -- on eight hits over 7 1/3 innings while striking out six. Scott Downs faced five batters in the eighth but didn't record an out, allowing three runs on three hits.
Final Score: Oakland 4, Seattle 3
Frank Thomas, who was signed by Oakland on Thursday, went 1-for-3 with a run scored and one driven in to lead the Athletics past the Seattle Mariners, 4-3, in the opener of a three-game set at Safeco Field. Emil Brown and Ryan Sweeney each added an RBI for the A's, who snapped a six-game losing streak to Seattle and won for the third straight time and recorded their sixth win in seven tries overall. Dana Eveland (3-1) got the win as he went 5 1/3 frames giving up three runs on six hits, while fanning three. Huston Street earned his seventh save of the season by walking one and not allowing a hit in the ninth. Jose Lopez went 4-for-5 with a run scored for the Mariners, who have lost three in a row. Raul Ibanez had a pair of hits, one run driven in and one scored. Richie Sexson had the other RBI for Seattle. Miguel Batista (2-3) absorbed the loss after he lasted only one-plus innings and surrendered three runs, two hits and five free passes.
Baltimore at Chicago, Postponed
Friday night's game between the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox was postponed due to rain. The clubs will play a split doubleheader on Saturday with John Danks pitching for Chicago and Brian Burres going for Baltimore in the opener at 1:05 p.m. (et). Nick Masset will start the second game for Chicago against Steve Trachsel at 7:05 p.m. (et).
Final Score: Baltimore 5, Chicago 1
Final Score: Chicago 6, Baltimore 5
John Danks' perfect game was broken up by Adam Jones' sixth-inning single before Guillermo Quiroz broke open the game with a two-run home run, as Baltimore began a long day of baseball with a 5-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. The battle of two solid starters in the first game of a doubleheader held serve in the early going, with a scoreless game until Quiroz's homer in the sixth. It was more than enough for Brian Burres (3-1), who pitched eight scoreless frames with three hits surrendered and four strikeouts. Danks (2-2) was the hard-luck loser, giving up two runs on four hits over 6 1/3 frames with four strikeouts and zero walks. In Game 2, Brian Anderson's single drove in the winning run in the ninth, as the Chicago White Sox clipped the Baltimore Orioles, 6-5, to split the day-night doubleheader. Mark Buehrle gave up three runs on three hits over six innings for the White Sox, but came away with a no decision. Bobby Jenks (1-0) pitched a scoreless ninth to pick up the win. Anderson finished 2-for-5 with two RBI, while Nick Swisher belted his third home run for Chicago. A.J. Pierzynski and Carlos Quentin each had two hits and scored a run. Steve Trachsel was charged with five runs -- four earned -- on five hits in three-plus innings for the Orioles, who had a three-game winning streak snapped. Four relievers combined to hurl 1/3 scoreless frames until Randor Bierd (0-1) surrendered the game-winning run in the ninth. Luke Scott went 2-for-3 with a run scored, while Ramon Hernandez knocked in a pair of runs. Kevin Millar crushed his fourth home run of the season and Melvin Mora added two hits and an RBI.
Final Score: Cleveland 4, New York 3
Victor Martinez laced an RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning as Cleveland clipped the New York Yankees, 4-3, in the second contest of a four-game set. Against Ross Ohlendorf (0-1), Grady Sizemore singled with one out, and moved to second when David Dellucci singled to right. Travis Hafner was granted an intentional walk that loaded the bases, then Martinez deposited a pitch to left in front of a drawn-in outfield to score Sizemore for the winning run. Sizemore, Dellucci and Hafner also drove in runs for the Indians, who have won five straight games. Masahide Kobayashi (1-0) earned his first major-league victory by allowing just two hits with two strikeouts over two relief innings. Starter Jeremy Sowers was charged with seven hits and three runs over 5 1/3 frames. Jorge Posada had a three-run triple for the Yankees, who have dropped three in a row. Johnny Damon finished 4-for-5 and Derek Jeter added three hits in the loss. Starter Ian Kennedy was solid in the no-decision, allowing three runs and four hits over five innings.
Final Score: Detroit 6, LA Angels 4
Armando Galarraga carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning and the Tigers broke a tie with three runs in the seventh, as Detroit downed the LA Angels of Anaheim, 6-4, in the middle of a three-game set from Comerica Park. Galarraga, starting in place of the injured Dontrelle Willis, surrendered three runs -- one earned -- on three hits and fanned three in six-plus frames for Detroit, which has won five of its last six games. The rally made a winner of Aquilino Lopez (2-0), who finished the seventh. Magglio Ordonez doubled twice and drove in two runs, while Curtis Granderson double, tripled and scored a pair of runs. Placido Polanco added two hits and two RBI and two runs scored. Dustin Moseley gave up three runs on six hits over five innings for the Angels, who had their winning streak halted at three games. Darren O'Day (0-1) allowed three runs -- one earned -- on four hits in two innings to absorb the loss. Vladimir Guerrero was 2-for-4 with a run scored, while Maicer Izturis knocked in two runs.
Final Score: Kansas City 2, Toronto 1
Jose Guillen hit the go-ahead solo home run in the sixth inning, and Luke Hochevar hurled six strong innings on the way to his first Major League win as the Kansas City Royals edged the Toronto Blue Jays, 4-2. Hochevar (1-1), the first overall pick in the 2006 draft, allowed one run on six hits for the Royals, who have won the first two games of this series after a seven-game losing streak. Joakim Soria pitched a scoreless ninth for his sixth save. Ross Gload drove in the other run for Kansas City, while Mark Teahen doubled and scored. Shaun Marcum (2-2), lost in his second straight start after allowing two runs on four hits in his seven-inning outing for the Blue Jays, who dropped their sixth straight. Alex Rios drove in the only run for Toronto, while David Eckstein went 3-for-5.
Final Score: Tampa Bay 2, Boston 1
Akinori Iwamura's first home run of the season, a two-run shot in the eighth inning, lifted Tampa Bay past Boston, 2-1, in the middle contest of three from Tropicana Field. B.J. Upton and Dioner Navarro collected the only other hits for the Rays, who have taken the first two games in the set and have won a season-high five consecutive games overall. Scott Dohmann (2-0) retired the final batter in the eighth to earn the win for starter Edwin Jackson, who scattered five hits and one run over seven innings. Troy Percival hurled a scoreless ninth to pick up his fifth save. Jacoby Ellsbury drove in the lone run for the Red Sox, who have lost four straight. The home run spoiled a great effort by Sox starter Clay Buchholz (1-2), who gave up only three hits and two runs over eight innings.
Final Score: Minnesota 12, Texas 6
Mike Lamb went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs batted in, as the Minnesota Twins used a series of late rallies to double up Texas, 12-6, at Rangers Ballpark. Brendan Harris went 3-for-5 with a double and Michael Cuddyer ripped a three-run homer for Minnesota, which snapped a three-game losing streak. Starter Scott Baker had a rough outing, allowing five runs on eight hits before leaving with a groin strain after 4 1/3 frames. Matt Guerrier, Dennys Reyes (1-0), Jesse Crain and Pat Neshek held Texas scoreless until the ninth inning, when Bobby Korecky let in a single run. Reyes was credited with the win after allowing one hit and one walk in two-thirds of an inning. Josh Hamilton finished 3-for-4 with two RBI, while David Murphy went 2-for-5 with three driven in for the Rangers, who have lost eight of nine. Sidney Ponson, whose Triple-A contract was purchased earlier Saturday, gave up five runs -- but just one earned -- on seven hits in 5 1/3 innings. Jamey Wright (1-1) allowed the decisive run in the sixth inning to absorb the loss.
Final Score: Seattle 5, Oakland 3
Erik Bedard returned from a stint on the disabled list to limit the Athletics to two hits over 6 2/3 scoreless innings, as Seattle held on to defeat Oakland, 5-3, at Safeco Field. Bedard (2-0), who last pitched on April 8 against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, was sidelined with inflammation in his left hip. Greg Norton was 3-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored for the Mariners, who snapped a three-game losing skid. Adrian Beltre doubled and scored two runs, while Yuniesky Betancourt added two hits. Justin Duchscherer (1-1) gave up two runs on six hits in five innings for the Athletics, whose three-game winning streak came to an end. Emil Brown finished 2-for-4, while Mike Sweeney notched his second home run of the season.
Chien-Ming Wang threw seven brilliant innings of four-hit ball en route to a 1-0 New York Yankees victory over the Cleveland Indians. Wang (5-0) also struck out nine and only walked two batters for the Yankees, who snapped a three-game skid and will conclude the four-game set Monday evening at Progressive Field. Wang becomes the first American League pitcher to win five games. The last Yankees pitcher to start the season 5-0 was Kevin Brown in 2004. Mariano Rivera notched his seventh save of the year by striking out two in a perfect ninth inning. The save was also the 450th of Rivera's illustrious career. Melky Cabrera went 1-for-3 and provided all the offense the Yankees needed with a solo home run in the fifth. Derek Jeter had a double in the win. Jason Michaels had a double for the Indians, who saw their five-game win streak derailed. David Dellucci recorded a hit in the loss, as did Victor Martinez, who extended his hit streak to nine games. Grady Sizemore missed the start due to a sprained ankle, ending his consecutive games played streak at 382, which was the longest active such string in the majors. C.C. Sabathia (1-4) absorbed the loss, despite hurling eight innings, striking out eight batters, walking one and only being touched for four hits. Sabathia fell to 1-8 lifetime against the Yankees.
Final Score: Tampa Bay 3, Boston 0
James Shields hurled a two-hit shutout, and the Tampa Bay Rays scraped together just enough offense against Josh Beckett to complete a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox, 3-0, at Tropicana Field. Shields (3-1) struck out seven and walked just one to notch the first complete game shutout of his major league career and lead the Rays to their sixth win in a row. Evan Longoria hit a solo homer for the Rays, while Carl Crawford added a run-scoring double and Jason Bartlett scored a pair of runs. Beckett (2-2) nearly matched Shields, allowing two runs -- one earned -- on four hits over seven innings while striking out 13. Dustin Pedroia and Julio Lugo had the only Boston hits as the Red Sox lost their sixth straight.
Final Score: Chicago 6, Baltimore 1
Paul Konerko went 2-for-2 with a pair of solo home runs, good for the 22nd multi-homer game of his career, to lead the Chicago White Sox past the Baltimore Orioles, 6-1, in the third of a four-game set from U.S. Cellular Field. Carlos Quentin also had a pair of hits and an RBI for the Sox, who are 2-1 against the Orioles in the current series, which will close out Monday afternoon. Jose Contreras (2-2) threw 6 2/3 innings and only gave up one run on five hits, while fanning three and walking three. Brian Roberts went 2-for-3 and recorded the only RBI for Baltimore, which has dropped two in a row on the heels of a three-game win streak. Melvin Mora had a hit, as did Nick Markakis. Jeremy Guthrie (0-3) took the loss after being roughed up for three runs on five hits in five innings of work.
Final Score: Texas 10, Minnesota 0
Vicente Padilla tossed a seven-hit shutout, and the Texas Rangers pounded the Minnesota Twins, 10-0, in the rubber match of a three-game set. Padilla (3-2) walked two and struck out two as he picked up his third career shutout, his first since 2003, when he pitched for Philadelphia. Josh Hamilton went
Game Day Results: American League
Game Day Results: American League
