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AMERICAN LEAGUE

Blue Jays 4, White Sox 3

CHICAGO — Scott Rolen hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning, helping the Blue Jays secure their sixth straight series win this season. Rod Barajas had three hits for the Blue Jays, who have won eight of 11 games.

Orioles 8, Rangers 5

BALTIMORE — Adam Jones hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and Baltimore rallied for a victory. With one out, Cesar Izturis was hit on his left foot and Brian Roberts singled to left before Jones hit an 0-1 slider from reliever Jason Jennings (0-1) into the seats in left-center to give Baltimore a 7-5 lead.

Tigers 3, Royals 2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Brandon Inge hit a two-run homer and Armando Galarraga pitched six solid innings for Detroit. Inge connected in the second, driving a 1-1 pitch from Sidney Ponson (0-3) out to left with Jeff Larish aboard after a single. It was his seventh of the year.

Athletics 7, Rays 1

OAKLAND, Calif. — Kurt Suzuki drove in three runs, Dana Eveland pitched into the sixth inning and the Athletics beat Tampa Bay. Every Oakland starter got at least one hit and seven different players scored for the A’s, who won their second straight after a season-high five-game skid.

Angels 8, Mariners 0

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Howie Kendrick homered and had a career-high four RBIs, Jered Weaver combined with two relievers on a five-hitte , and the Angels avoided a three-game sweep. Weaver (2-1) allowed three hits over seven innings.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Phillies 13, Marlins 2

MIAMI — Shane Victorino drove in four runs, Jamie Moyer pitched six solid innings and the Phillies extended the Marlins’ skid to six. Florida, which began the season 11-1, is mired in its longest losing streak since an eight-game slide from Aug. 15-22, 2007.

Cubs 10, Cardinals 3

ST. LOUIS — Kosuke Fukudome hit a three-run homer and drove in five on his 32nd birthday, leading Chicago to the victory. Fukudome went 3-for-4 to hike his average to .371 after hitting .257 last season. He hit his fourth homer in the eighth to finish the scoring. Rich Harden (2-1) struck out nine in six innings for the Cubs, who ended a four-game skid.

Reds 8, Braves 2

CINCINNATI — Jay Bruce homered twice and drove in four runs to help Cincinnati avoid a three-game sweep. Micah Owings earned his first win in nearly a year with seven strong innings. Joey Votto had two doubles and three RBIs. Owings (1-2), acquired in the trade that sent Adam Dunn to Arizona, also had two hits while earning his first win since a 9-3 victory for Arizona at Atlanta on May 25.

Astros 3, Brewers 2

HOUSTON — Ivan Rodriguez hit a tiebreaking homer in the fourth inning and the Astros snapped the Brewers’ four-game winning streak. Rodriguez helped Houston end a three-game skid with a full-count drive over the left-field wall off Manny Parra (0-4).

Nationals 8, Mets 1

NEW YORK — Jordan Zimmermann showed off the sharp stuff that has Washington so excited about his future, and the Nationals earned their first road victory this season. Jesus Flores homered and drove in three runs against his former club, Austin Kearns also teed off on an ineffective Oliver Perez and the Nationals improved the majors’ worst record to 4-13 by snapping a three-game skid.

Diamondbacks 5, Giants 4, 12 innings

PHOENIX — Conor Jackson hit a bases-loaded single in the 12th inning, lifting the Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks tied it at 4 with a three-run ninth inning, capped by Justin Upton’s two-run homer off Giants closer Brian Wilson.

Rockies 10, Dodgers 4

DENVER — Ryan Spilborghs homered and drove in three runs for Colorado, and Clint Barmes added a two-run shot. Jeff Baker had a bases-loaded triple for the Rockies, who dropped the first five meetings between the two teams this year. Jason Marquis (3-1) worked 71‚Ñ3 innings and gave up three runs and six hits.

Associated Press