MLB ROUNDUP | Saturday’s other Interleague games

Cardinals 9, Rays 8

ST. LOUIS — Ryan Ludwick hit his second home run of the game off Dan Wheeler in the 10th inning, allowing the St. Louis Cardinals to recover after squandering a four-run cushion. Albert Pujols also homered and had two RBIs a day after his 42-game streak of reaching base ended, helping the Cardinals win for only the third time in 11 games. The AL East-leading Rays lost for just the second time in 10 games. Ludwick hit the first pitch from Wheeler (0-3) with one out in the 10th an estimated 402 feet over the wall in left-center for the second winning homer of his career.

Mets 7, Yankees 4

NEW YORK — Johan Santana (5-2) pitched into the eighth inning and the Mets got home runs from Jose Reyes and David Wright to top the Yankees in the opener of a rain-shortened Subway Series. Billy Wagner got four outs for his ninth save in nine chances — one day after manager Willie Randolph held a closed-door meeting in response to remarks by the closer that some perceived as critical of his teammates. After clearing the air, the Mets clocked reliever Kyle Farnsworth. They got key throws from outfielders Ryan Church and Carlos Beltran, beating Andy Pettitte (3-5).

Red Sox 5, Brewers 3

BOSTON — Daisuke Matsuzaka remained unbeaten, holding Milwaukee to a pair of unearned runs and pitching into the seventh inning, and David Ortiz hit a three-run homer off Brewers starter Jeff Suppan (2-3) in the opener of a split doubleheader. Matsuzaka (7-0) gave up seven hits over 62‚Ñ3 innings and tied the Angels’ Joe Saunders for the AL lead in wins.

Dodgers 6, Angels 3

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Blake DeWitt hit a two-run homer in the second inning and the Dodgers handed Ervin Santana his first loss of the season. Chan Ho Park made his first start for the Dodgers in almost seven years, limiting the Angels to two runs — one earned — over four innings. The 34-year-old right-hander gave up three hits, walked two, hit Vladimir Guerrero with a pitch and struck out three. He left with the Dodgers up 4-2. Because Park pitched just four innings, Hong-Chih Kuo (3-1) earned the win by shutting out the Angels for four innings.

Rangers 6, Astros 2

ARLINGTON, Texas — Milton Bradley and Marlon Byrd hit two-run homers early and the Texas Rangers clinched their seventh consecutive series.

Blue Jays 6, Phillies 3

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rod Barajas hit two homers including a grand slam and A.J. Burnett pitched 61‚Ñ3 impressive innings. Burnett (4-4) allowed two runs and four hits, striking out eight. Scott Downs escaped a jam in the seventh and B.J. Ryan pitched a scoreless ninth for his eighth save.

Athletics 5, Braves 4.

ATLANTA — Jack Cust hit a solo home run and Ryan Sweeney added a three-run shot as the Athletics ended a season-worst four-game losing streak. Rich Harden (2-0) pitched seven strong innings in ending Atlanta’s eight-game home winning streak. The right-hander allowed four hits, one earned run, walked one and struck out eight.

Orioles 6, Nationals 5

BALTIMORE — Nick Markakis homered and drove in three runs, Brian Burres pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning as the Orioles took their fourth straight victory.

Marlins 7, Royals 3

MIAMI — Wes Helms hit a three-run, pinch-hit homer and Mike Jacobs added a two-run shot in the seventh inning to help Florida snap a season-high four-game losing streak.

Associated Press