AROUND THE HORN Thursday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE
White Sox 9, Angels 8
CHICAGO -- Juan Uribe's single with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning scored Jose Valentin, and the White Sox snapped a five-game losing streak. With one out, Valentin and Paul Konerko singled off Brendan Donnelly (1-2) before Uribe's decisive hit made a winner of Damaso Marte (3-2). Konerko matched a career high with four hits and drove in two runs. Anaheim's David Eckstein had three hits, three runs and three RBIs, and Chone Figgins added three hits, including a two-run triple that raised his major-league leading total to 12.
Yankees 7, Devil Rays 1
NEW YORK -- Jose Contreras limited Tampa Bay to three hits over 62/3 innings, and Derek Jeter drove in two runs with a pair of doubles. Contreras (6-3), who has baffled the Yankees with his inconsistency, retired the first seven batters he faced and pitched out of a bases-loaded jam in the fourth. Gary Sheffield hit a two-run homer and Hideki Matsui a two-run double for the Yankees, who beat Victor Zambrano (9-5). Mariano Rivera got an inning-ending double play in the eighth and earned his league-leading 30th save in 31 tries.
Blue Jays 10, Mariners 8
TORONTO -- Carlos Delgado's three-run homer in the ninth inning gave the Blue Jays a three-game sweep of Seattle, which lost for the sixth time in a row. Dave Berg homered off Eddie Guardado (2-1) with one out to pull the Blues Jays to 8-7. Chris Gomez singled as did Reed Johnson one out later before Delgado's homer won the game for Justin Speier (2-5). Seattle's Edgar Martinez drove in two runs to become the career RBI leader among designated hitters with 979. Randy Winn hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth and went 4-for-5 with four RBIs for the Mariners.
Twins 7, Tigers 1
MINNEAPOLIS -- Cristian Guzman's three-run homer capped a five-run seventh inning that gave Minnesota its fourth straight victory. Guzman drove in four runs, had a tying double in the sixth and homered off Mike Maroth (5-7), who retired the first 14 Minnesota hitters. Grant Balfour (3-0) won in relief. Ivan Rodriguez's homer in the sixth put Detroit ahead and ended the Twins' streak of 32 consecutive scoreless innings. But the 10-time Gold Glove winner had an error and a passed ball.
Red Sox 8, Athletics 7, 10 innings
BOSTON -- Bill Mueller's two-out double in the 10th inning scored Johnny Damon to give the Red Sox a three-game sweep over Oakland for the first time since 2002. Justin Lehr (0-1) started the 10th for the A's and got two outs before Damon singled and Mueller hit a ball to the wall in center field that was bobbled by Mark Kotsay. Damon beat Bobby Crosby's relay throw home to give Curt Leskanic (1-4) the win. Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz homered for Boston, which blew a 7-1 lead. Eric Byrnes connected for Oakland.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Phillies 5, Mets 4
PHILADELPHIA -- Bobby Abreu led off the ninth inning with a home run off John Franco to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to victory over the New York Mets. Abreu hit the second pitch from Franco (2-5) the opposite way to left field. Abreu, an All-Star for the first time, lost his helmet as he hit the plate and was mobbed by his teammates. Abreu was 4-for-5 with two doubles, a single and two runs. Billy Wagner (2-0) won with an inning of scoreless relief. Jim Thome had his major-league leading 28th homer for the Phillies, and Mike Cameron connected for the Mets.
Reds 9, Brewers 3
MILWAUKEE -- Ken Griffey Jr. homered, doubled and drove in four runs to break out of a slump, and Paul Wilson earned his career-best ninth win for Cincinnati. Adam Dunn added his 25th homer for the Reds. Wilson, who helped blow a nine-run lead in the Reds' last trip to Miller Park, made an eight-run lead stand up this time. Wilson (9-2), who scattered seven hits over 62/3 innings, took a three-hitter and a shutout into the seventh, when Keith Ginter hit a two-run homer.
Diamondbacks 8, Giants 4
SAN FRANCISCO -- Alex Cintron homered from both sides of the plate, and Arizona snapped a nine-game road losing streak by beating the slumping Giants. Chad Tracy also homered for the Diamondbacks, who got just their second win in seven games under interim manager Al Pedrique. A.J. Pierzynski matched his career high with four hits and Edgardo Alfonzo had a two-run homer for the Giants, who lost for the fifth time in six games. Reliever Andrew Good (2-0) beat Dustin Hermanson (3-3).
Dodgers 7, Astros 2
LOS ANGELES -- Paul Lo Duca marked his late addition to the NL All-Star team with a home run, and Los Angeles won its sixth game in a row. Edwin Jackson (2-0) allowed two runs and five hits over five innings. Jackson also drove in the go-ahead run with a fourth-inning single -- his first major league hit and RBI. Brandon Duckworth (1-2) took the loss.
Rockies 5, Padres 1
SAN DIEGO -- Jason Jennings into the eighth inning, and Preston Wilson drove in two runs for Colorado. Wilson's two-run double was the key hit as the Rockies took a 3-0 lead in the first inning against Adam Eaton (4-8). Larry Walker added a sacrifice fly. Jennings (8-7) allowed one run on five hits. Todd Helton homered for Colorado, and Brian Giles connected for the Padres.
-- Associated Press