MLB ROUNDUP \ Tuesday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yankees 9, Orioles 1

NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira launched more long home runs, CC Sabathia dominated into the late innings and the Yankees earned their seventh win in a row. Rodriguez homered for the fourth straight game, connecting for a two-run shot in the first inning. It was the 558th of his career, putting him five behind Reggie Jackson for 11th place on the all-time list — before the game, A-Rod and Mr. October visited in the clubhouse. Ahead 2-1 in the seventh, the Yankees broke it open with a seven-run burst.

Red Sox 2, Blue Jays 1

BOSTON — David Ortiz went hitless in his return to the Boston lineup, and the Red Sox got their offense from the bottom of the order to help Tim Wakefield beat the AL East-leading Blue Jays. No. 8 hitter Jeff Bailey singled in a run and No. 9 hitter George Kottaras drove in the other with a sacrifice fly as Wakefield (5-2) held Toronto to one run on five hits over eight innings. The knuckleballer gave up a solo homer to former teammate Kevin Millar, but no other Blue Jays made it as far as third base. Jonathan Papelbon pitched the ninth for his 11th save in 11 chances.

Athletics 4, Rays 1, 11 innings

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Matt Holliday hit a three-run homer during a four-run 11th inning to help the Athletics beat the Rays. Holliday hit his fifth homer of the season on a two-out, 3-2 pitch from Joe Nelson. Adam Kennedy later added an RBI double.

Tigers 4, Rangers 0

DETROIT — Dontrelle Willis earned his first victory with the Tigers, allowing one hit while working into the seventh inning in a win against the Rangers. Willis (1-0), the former All-Star who began the season on the disabled list because of an anxiety disorder, struck out five in 61‚Ñ3 innings in his second start since coming off the DL.

White Sox 6, Twins 2

CHICAGO — Paul Konerko hit a two-run homer and Mark Buehrle pitched seven solid innings to help the White Sox snap a five-game losing streak.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Phillies 4, Reds 3

CINCINNATI — Philadelphia’s Ryan Howard hit a solo homer, and left-hander Cole Hamels stayed unbeaten. The NL East leaders matched their best winning streak of the season with a solid performance by Hamels (2-2), who allowed five hits in six innings, including solo homers by Jay Bruce and Jerry Hairston Jr. Hamels improved to 4-0 in five career starts against Cincinnati, allowing five earned runs in 36 innings.

Diamondbacks 5, Marlins 3

MIAMI — Mark Reynolds homered leading off a five-run seventh and Jon Garland pitched six strong innings to help lift the Diamondbacks past the Marlins. It was Arizona’s second straight win after dropping seven of eight.

Braves 8, Rockies 1

ATLANTA — Jair Jurrjens pitched seven strong innings and Casey Kotchman had three hits and three RBIs to help the Braves beat the Rockies. Jurrjens (4-2) lowered his ERA to 1.96 by scattering three hits and allowing one run in seven innings. The right-hander struck out a season-high eight and walked three.

Cardinals 3, Cubs 0

ST. LOUIS — Joel Pineiro threw a three-hitter for his first shutout in six seasons and first complete game since 2006 as the Cardinals snapped a three-game slide with a victory over the Cubs.

Brewers 4, Astros 2

HOUSTON — Dave Bush pitched six solid innings to remain unbeaten and Trevor Hoffman earned his 10th save, leading the Brewers to their seventh straight win.

Associated Press