MLB Roundup: Tuesday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Rays 2, Yankees 1, 11 innings

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Gabe Gross singled with no outs in the 11th inning to drive in the first run Mariano Rivera has allowed all season, sending the Rays into first place in the AL East. Cliff Floyd began the 11th with a single and pinch-runner Jonny Gomes stole second before Gross delivered the winner up the middle on a 1-1 pitch. Rivera (0-1) had not allowed a run in 14 previous appearances.

Orioles 5, Red Sox 4

BALTIMORE — Luke Scott homered and had three of Baltimore’s 11 hits off Josh Beckett, and the Orioles received a fine pitching performance from Jeremy Guthrie in a victory over the Red Sox. Scott was mired in a 7-for-55 skid before going 3-for-3 against Beckett, who came in 4-0 with a 2.05 ERA in four career starts at Camden Yards.

Blue Jays 5, Twins 3

MINNEAPOLIS — Matt Stairs homered and scored twice for the struggling Blue Jays’ offense in Toronto’s victory. Lyle Overbay and former Twin Shannon Stewart each had two hits, including RBI-doubles, for the Jays, who scored at least five runs in a game for just the second time in the last 10 games.

Rangers 5, Mariners 2

ARLINGTON, Texas — Ramon Vazquez drove in the go-ahead run with a sixth-inning sacrifice fly and the surging Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-2 on Tuesday night.

Royals 3, Tigers 2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jose Guillen drove in a pair of runs to help the Royals rally. With the game tied 2-2 in the eighth inning, Guillen doubled with two outs off Francisco Cruceta (0-1). Esteban German ran for Guillen. After Billy Butler walked, Mark Teahen had an infield single, but Edgar Renteria committed a throwing error on a backhanded flip to second base, allowing German to score an unearned run.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Reds 5, Marlins 3

CINCINNATI — Edinson Volquez (6-1) pitched six effective innings and Joey Votto homered in the Reds’ win, but shortstop Jeff Keppinger fouled a pitch off his leg in the second and X-rays revealed a broken left kneecap. Pinch-hitter Cody Ross homered in the eighth to cut Cincinnati’s lead to 5-3, and Jeremy Hermida had a leadoff walk in the ninth against Francisco Cordero.

Padres 4, Cubs 3

CHICAGO — Khalil Greene hit a three-run home run to help Shawn Estes earn his first victory since 2005 in San Diego’s win over the Cubs. Estes (1-0) pitched 5 1/3 innings and the Padres’ bullpen secured the win with 3 2/3 innings of hitless relief.

Mets 6, Nationals 3

NEW YORK — Ryan Church homered, doubled and drove in four runs against his former team and John Maine pitched six sharp innings to lead the Mets. Maine (5-2) was mostly dominant for his second straight start, allowing just two runs — one earned — and two hits and retiring 11 of the last 12 batter he faced after giving up Ryan Zimmerman’s two-run homer to left in the third.

Phillies 5, Braves 4

PHILADELPHIA — Jayson Werth drove in four runs, Kyle Kendrick pitched six effective innings for the Phillies. Kendrick (3-2) shook off a shaky first inning and allowed three runs and six hits. Brad Lidge finished for his 10th save in as many chances, though he allowed his first earned run of the season.

Brewers 5, Dodgers 3

MILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun delivered another big hit and Eric Gagne made a bid to reclaim his job as Milwaukee’s closer. Gagne earned his 10th save.

Associated Press