mlb roundup Sunday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yankees 10, Blue Jays 8

NEW YORK — Derek Jeter had four hits including the a go-ahead two-run homer, Hideki Matsui homered and drove in four runs, and New York rallied from a four-run hole to beat Toronto. It was New York’s fifth straight win over the Blue Jays, whose five-run fourth inning gave them an 8-4 lead that never appeared safe on a day in which balls were again flying out of Yankee Stadium. There were four homers hit — all of them to right field — to raise the total to 139 at the new ballpark midway through the season.

Red Sox 8, Mariners 4

BOSTON — David Ortiz had a tying RBI single and Mark Kotsay added a key two-run hit during a five-run seventh inning, and the Red Sox avoided a three-game sweep. All-Star Dustin Pedroia homered among his three hits for the Red Sox, who have not been swept at home this season. Ortiz and Jacoby Ellsbury also each hit solo homers.

Ronny Cedeno had a bases-loaded triple for Seattle, which won its first series in Boston since 2001.

Royals 6, White Sox 3

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Alberto Callaspo got his fourth RBI in two days and Miguel Olivo hit a two-run homer to help the Royals earn a split of their four-game series with Chicago.

Twins 6, Tigers 2

MINNEAPOLIS — Justin Morneau punctuated a productive series — and celebrated another All-Star game selection — with a two-run homer for Twins. Nick Blackburn (7-4) took a shutout into the ninth inning before left fielder Denard Span dropped a line drive for an error and Brandon Inge followed with a two-run home run, his 19th.

Angels 9, Orioles 6

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Vladimir Guerrero hit tying two-run homer in his first game back in right field, and the Angels took advantage of a wild Baltimore bullpen to rally for a win.

Rangers 5, Rays 2

ARLINGTON, Texas — Scott Feldman allowed three hits in six innings, David Murphy had three hits and an RBI, and the Texas Rangers completed a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays. Feldman (7-2) gave up two runs, struck out two and walked four to help the Rangers win their fifth straight and finish a 6-3 homestand. Frank Francisco got three outs for his 14th save in 16 chances.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Phillies 2, Mets 0

PHILADELPHIA — Joe Blanton pitched four-hit ball into the eighth inning and Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley each homered off Johan Santana, leading Philadelphia to a three-game sweep of their NL East rival.

Dodgers 7, Padres 6, 13 innings.

SAN DIEGO — James Loney led off the 13th inning with a homer off Edward Mujica (2-4) to give the Dodgers a win over San Diego.

Astros 7, Giants 1

SAN FRANCISCO — Roy Oswalt pitched eight solid innings in the Astros’ victory over the Giants. Miguel Tejada, Hunter Pence and Jason Michaels each hit solo home runs for the Astros, who had been shut out in their previous two games against the Giants. Oswalt (5-4) gave up three hits, struck out six and walked one as he improved to 3-1 with a 2.08 ERA over his last four starts. Giants’ starter Randy Johnson (8-6) left the game with a left shoulder strain, injured during a plate appearance, after committing a throwing error in the top of the fourth inning.

Diamondbacks 4, Rockies 3

DENVER — Mark Reynolds hit a three-run homer and Felipe Lopez broke a tie game with an RBI single in the seventh, lifting the Diamondbacks over the Rockies. It’s the second straight game the Diamondbacks rallied late for the victory, and gives them their first series win since mid June at Kansas City. Dan Haren (8-5) allowed three runs — one earned — before being taken out in the seventh for a pinch hitter. The three runs allowed were his most since May 23 at Oakland. Troy Tulowitzki hit a solo homer while Ryan Spilborghs and Todd Helton added RBI singles for Colorado, who lost two straight at Coors Field for the first time since Jim Tracy replaced Clint Hurdle as manager in late May.

Nationals 5, Braves 3

WASHINGTON — Scott Olsen pitched into the ninth inning, newly acquired Nyjer Morgan had three hits and the Nationals beat the Braves for their second straight victory. Olsen (2-4) allowed three runs and eight hits over 82‚Ñ3 innings, prevailing for the first time since returning June 28 from the 15-day disabled list after a bout with left shoulder tendinitis. He walked five and struck out five. Olsen helped his own cause with his first two hits of the season, including an RBI single. Derek Lowe (7-7), who signed a four-year, $60 million free-agent contract with the Braves in the offseason, lost for the fourth time in his past five starts.

Cardinals 10, Reds 1

CINCINNATI — Colby Rasmus’ homer started St. Louis’ eight-run onslaught against slumping right-hander Bronson Arroyo, and the Cardinals got another solid start from Chris Carpenter. Rasmus hit a two-run homer in the first off Arroyo (8-8), who is 1-5 in his last seven starts. A throwing error by third baseman Edwin Encarnacion let in a pair of runs in the fifth inning, helping the Cardinals pull ahead 8-0 with Arroyo on the mound. Carpenter (6-3) bounced back from his worst start of the season, a 6-3 loss to the Giants on Tuesday. The right-hander gave up a run and five hits in seven innings.

Cubs 8, Brewers 2

CHICAGO — Ted Lilly pitched effectively into the seventh inning and Derrek Lee hit a two-run homer, leading the Cubs to victory over the Brewers. Jake Fox also had a two-run home run for the Cubs, who took three of four from the Brewers.

Associated Press