AROUND THE HORN Thursday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE
Athletics 5, Rangers 4
OAKLAND, Calif. -- Texas' Kenny Rogers lost at the Coliseum for the first time in more than 10 years, thanks to Bobby Crosby's three-run double in the fifth inning. Rogers (16-8) was unbeaten in 35 appearances in Oakland since Aug. 7, 1994, going 18-0. Alfonso Soriano was hurt in an awkward headfirst slide while stealing third base in the eighth inning. His left foot got caught under his right leg, and he left the game. He was to undergo tests today. Rich Harden (10-6) allowed six hits while improving to 7-1 since the All-Star break.
Red Sox 11, Devil Rays 4
BOSTON -- Curt Schilling became the first 20-game winner in the major leagues this season. Kevin Millar and Johnny Damon each homered and drove in four runs. Schilling (20-6) allowed four runs and eight hits in 7 2/3 innings and won his career-high seventh straight start.
Twins 10, White Sox 1
MINNEAPOLIS -- Kyle Lohse pitched seven innings and Michael Cuddyer went 3-for-4 with a homer as Minnesota won its ninth straight. The Twins reduced their magic number for clinching the division to four. Lohse (8-11), trying to overcome an inconsistent season with a strong finish that could put him in the postseason rotation, gave up one run, four hits and one walk.
Orioles 9, Blue Jays 5
TORONTO -- Rafael Palmeiro homered and Rodrigo Lopez won his third straight start for Baltimore. Vernon Wells hit two home runs, including a two-run homer in the third that landed two rows into the fifth deck of SkyDome.
Angels 6, Mariners 1
SEATTLE -- Ichiro Suzuki went 0-for-2 and was intentionally walked twice, and Anaheim broke open a one-run game with four in the eighth. Suzuki remained at 233 hits in his chase of George Sisler's single-season record of 257.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Giants 4, Brewers 0
MILWAUKEE -- Barry Bonds remained one home run shy of 700, but did go 3-for-3 with a walk. Rookie Brad Hennessey (2-2) allowed two hits over seven innings. Marquis Grissom and Pedro Feliz each hit their 20th home runs as the Giants won for the ninth time in 11 games.
Cubs 5, Reds 4
CINCINNATI -- Aramis Ramirez homered three times for all of Chicago's runs. Ramirez hit a two-run homer and a solo shot off starter Josh Hancock, then put the Cubs ahead in the seventh with a two-out, two-run drive off Ryan Wagner (3-2). He had one shot at a record-tying fourth homer, but he lined out to right field in the ninth. Overall, Ramirez was 4-for-5 with a double, tying the club record with 14 total bases.
Diamondbacks 8, Rockies 5
PHOENIX -- Danny Bautista hit a run-scoring double in the seventh and scored on Alex Cintron's sacrifice fly. Chad Tracy added a two-run homer in the eighth inning to help the Diamondbacks win three straight for the first time since sweeping San Francisco June 1-3. Chad Durbin earned the win despite walking three in his only inning of work.
Marlins 4, Expos 3
MIAMI -- Dontrelle Willis won for the first time in five starts, and Juan Encarnacion hit a two-run triple to lead Florida. Jeff Conine drove in the go-ahead run with a sixth-inning single.
Mets 9, Braves 4
NEW YORK -- Richard Hidalgo and Todd Zeile hit back-to-back homers in New York's seven-run first inning. Mike Cameron had three hits and drove in two runs for the Mets, who took three of five against the Braves. Steve Trachsel (11-13) allowed four runs -- two earned -- and eight hits in six-plus innings to win for the first time since beating Houston on Aug. 10.
Astros 8, Cardinals 3
ST. LOUIS -- Jeff Kent had two doubles and four RBIs, and St. Louis committed a season-high four errors to help Houston snap Jason Marquis' 11-game winning streak. Albert Pujols and John Mabry homered for the Cardinals. Pujols has a career-best 44 home runs.
Padres 3, Dodgers 0
LOS ANGELES -- Adam Eaton allowed five hits over seven innings for his career-high 10th victory and Brian Giles homered for the second straight game. Eaton (10-13) walked one and struck out six. He didn't face more than four batters in an inning. Trevor Hoffman struck out Robin Ventura with runners on second and third to end it for his 38th save. The save was the 390th in Hoffman's career, moving him into a tie for third place on baseball's all-time list with Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley.
Associated Press