mlb roundup

mlb roundup

Wednesday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yankees 4, Orioles 2

BALTIMORE

CC Sabathia allowed two runs over seven innings in another winning effort against the Orioles, and Robinson Cano contributed three hits. The Yankees bounced back from an early 2-0 deficit to win their 10th straight against Baltimore.

Rangers 12, Mariners 2

ARLINGTON, Texas

Josh Hamilton homered and drove in three runs, C.J. Wilson pitched seven effective innings and the Rangers beat the Mariners. Hamilton’s two-run shot keyed a six-run burst in the second inning against Ian Snell (0-5).

White Sox 15, Tigers 3

CHICAGO

Ramon Castro and Brent Lillibridge hit three-run homers and the White Sox, after critical comments by general manager Ken Williams, routed the Tigers. Castro connected in a seven-run fourth inning and Lillibridge’s pinch-hit shot came in a seven-run eighth.

Twins 6, Royals 2

MINNEAPOLIS

Carl Pavano pitched eight strong innings, Delmon Young homered and the Twins beat the Royals. Joe Mauer hit an RBI double and Jason Kubel had two hits to back Pavano (6-6).

Rays 10, Blue Jays 1

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.

David Price became the AL’s first nine-game winner, backed by three Tampa Bay home runs, and the Rays beat the Blue Jays. Dioner Navarro, Ben Zobrist and Carlos Pena hit solo shots for the Rays.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Reds 6, Giants 3

CINCINNATI

Leadoff man Orlando Cabrera got the NL’s top offense going with three doubles and a single and Aaron Harang rebounded from his shortest start of the season, leading the Reds. Cabrera scored three times.

Cubs 9, Brewers 4

MILWAUKEE

Derrek Lee hit his 300th homer, Marlon Byrd and Geovany Soto each connected twice and the Cubs showed some surprising pop. Chicago’s five homers marked its biggest outburst this season and were more than the Cubs hit in the previous nine games combined.

Astros 6, Rockies 2, 10 innings

DENVER

Carlos Lee hit a grand slam with two outs in the 10th inning, lifting the Astros. Lee connected for his 15th career slam, launching the first pitch from Matt Belisle (1-3) to deep left field.

Associated Press