AROUND THE HORN Monday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Blue Jays 5, Yankees 4
NEW YORK -- Gabe Gross hit his first major league home run and Josh Towers took a shutout into the seventh inning as Toronto won in John Gibbons' first game as manager. The Blue Jays snapped a five-game losing streak and kept Esteban Loaiza (9-6) winless in two starts since New York acquired him from the White Sox on July 31. Bernie Williams hit a two-run homer in the seventh and Hideki Matsui added a two-run drive in the ninth, but Jason Frasor finished for his 15th save.
Athletics 8, Twins 2
MINNEAPOLIS -- Mark Kotsay and Scott Hatteberg each drove in two runs, and Rich Harden gave Oakland's bullpen a rest. Harden and Kyle Lohse each pitched into the seventh. The Athletics broke the game open with four runs in the eighth off relievers Aaron Fultz and Jesse Crain. Kotsay's two-run double was the key hit. Harden (6-5) allowed two runs in 62/3 innings to win his third straight decision. Lohse (5-9) gave up four runs in 61/3 innings for the Twins, who have lost four of five.
Angels 5, Royals 3
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Second baseman Ruben Gotay's throwing error allowed the go-ahead runs to score, and Anaheim rallied in the ninth inning. The Angels completed their first four-game sweep in Kansas City and extended their winning streak to five. Dee Brown homered and Brian Anderson did not allow an earned run in seven solid innings for the Royals, who took a 3-1 lead into the ninth. But Jaime Cerda (1-2) and Scott Sullivan couldn't hold it.
Orioles 7, Rangers 3
BALTIMORE -- Melvin Mora homered twice and drove in three runs, and Baltimore extended its winning streak to seven by completing a four-game sweep of Texas. Larry Bigbie also connected for the Orioles, who finished their first 7-0 homestand since September 1969. Baltimore moved within four games of .500 (53-57) for the first time since June 13. Dave Borkowski (3-2) pitched six innings of four-hit ball, beating Mike Bacsik (1-1) and giving the Orioles their longest winning streak since September 1999. David Dellucci and Alfonso Soriano homered for the Rangers, outscored 30-10 in their first four-game sweep in Baltimore in 13 seasons. Texas has lost nine straight to the Orioles since May 29, 2003. Mora set a career high with his 20th homer.
Devil Rays 8, Red Sox 3
BOSTON -- Aubrey Huff hit one of Tampa Bay's four homers and the Devil Rays handed Curt Schilling his first home loss this season, snapping a nine-game road losing streak. Schilling was 7-0 with a 3.32 ERA in 11 previous starts at Fenway Park. Toby Hall hit a two-run homer, and Tino Martinez and Julio Lugo each added a solo shot for Tampa Bay. Gabe Kapler was 3-for-4 with a solo homer for the Red Sox, who played at home for the first time since trading Nomar Garciaparra to the Cubs. John Halama (6-5) won for just the second time in eight starts.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Rockies 4, Phillies 2
PHILADELPHIA -- Vinny Castilla's tie-breaking, two-run double with two outs in the eighth inning led Colorado past Philadelphia. Before the game, Philadelphia acquired right-hander Cory Lidle from Cincinnati for two minor leaguers and a player to be named. The Phillies also learned slugger Pat Burrell will have season-ending wrist surgery on Friday. Luis Gonzalez led off the eighth with a tying homer against Todd Jones (8-3), pitching for the first time in Philadelphia since coming to the Phillies in a trade on July 30. Tim Harikkala (5-2) got two outs for the win and Shawn Chacon worked the ninth for his 27th save. Preston Wilson homered and doubled for the Rockies. His double in the fifth was the Rockies' first hit off Eric Milton.
Associated Press