MLB Roundup: Sunday’s other games

INTERLEAGUE

Astros 5, Rangers 4

ARLINGTON, Texas — Brandon Backe pitched into the seventh inning and Miguel Tejada had three hits for Houston. Backe (3-5) retired the first nine batters of the game and didn’t give up a run until allowing consecutive homers to Milton Bradley and David Murphy in the seventh.

White Sox 13, Giants 8

SAN FRANCISCO — Nick Swisher hit a tie-breaking three-run double in the eighth as a pinch-hitter, lifting the White Sox to their fifth straight win. Chicago got three straight one-out singles off Tyler Walker (1-2) in the eighth to load the bases. He then struck out Brian Anderson before Swisher stepped into the box and produced his second hit of the series.

Diamondbacks 4, Tigers 0

PHOENIX — Randy Johnson pitched seven scoreless innings for his 288th career victory, and Arizona improved to a major league-best 28-16. The 44-year-old Johnson (4-1) went a season-long seven innings to win his fourth straight decision, allowing six hits and a walk and striking out five.

Red Sox 11, Brewers 7

BOSTON — David Ortiz homered twice and drove in four runs for the Red Sox. Kevin Youkilis hit a two-run homer and Dustin Pedroia also homered for Boston, hitting a solo shot ahead of Ortiz’s first of the game. Ryan Braun hit his 12th and 13th homers, J.J. Hardy had a two-run shot and Prince Fielder added a solo homer for the Brewers, who lost their fifth straight.

Rockies 6, Twins 2

DENVER — Jeff Francis won for the first time this season and Todd Helton homered and drove in three runs, helping Colorado beat Minnesota. Francis (1-4) struck out seven in 6 1/3 innings for his first regular season win since Sept. 23, at San Diego.

Royals 9, Marlins 3

MIAMI — Jose Guillen homered and drove in four runs and Zack Greinke went six innings. The Royals won for the sixth time in seven games, building an early 6-0 lead for Greinke (5-1), who gave up three runs, matching the most he has allowed since Aug. 4. He also went 2-for-3 with a double and an infield single, hiking his lifetime average to .375 (3-for-8).

Braves 5, Athletics 2

ATLANTA — Yunel Escobar had three hits, including a go-ahead, two-run single, and Omar Infante added a two-run triple in the eighth inning. Jo-Jo Reyes (2-1) gave up eight hits and two walks but only two runs in five innings. Justin Duchscherer (3-3) gave up three runs on seven hits in five innings.

Cardinals 5, Rays 4

ST. LOUIS — Skip Schumaker doubled with one out in the ninth inning over a drawn-in outfield, driving in the winning run and capping the Cardinals’ rally from a three-run deficit.

Mariners 3, Padres 2

SEATTLE — Jose Lopez lined a two-out, two-run double in the eighth for the difference. Arthur Rhodes (2-0) got the final out of the eighth to get the victory, and J.J. Putz pitched the ninth for his fifth save in seven chances.

Blue Jays 6, Phillies 5

PHILADELPHIA — Lyle Overbay’s three-run pinch-hit homer and Shannon Stewart’s two-run double helped the Blue Jays beat the Phillies in a game that was delayed twice by rain. Ryan Howard gave the Phillies a quick 2-0 lead in the first inning with his 10th home run.

Nationals 2, Orioles 1

BALTIMORE — Rookie John Lannan took a three-hitter into the eighth inning and Cristian Guzman homered as the Nationals ended Baltimore’s four-game winning streak. Lannan (4-4) allowed one run and four hits in 7 1/3 innings. The left-hander struck out five, walked one and lowered his ERA to 3.40.

Angels 10, Dodgers 2

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Napoli homered twice and drove in a career-high five runs to lead the Angels. Napoli hit a three-run home run off Derek Lowe (2-4) in the second inning and added a solo shot against Scott Proctor in the sixth for his 10th homer. Napoli had an RBI single in the fourth and finished 3-for-4.

Associated Press