mlb roundup

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Twins 6, Orioles 0

MINNEAPOLIS

Nick Blackburn threw seven strong innings, Denard Span had his third three-hit game of the month and the Twins earned a split of the four-game series. Brendan Harris and Alexi Casilla twice started three-run innings for Minnesota. Brian Matusz (2-3), who had four straight quality starts, allowed six earned runs on nine hits in 32/3 innings for Baltimore. He has lost three straight. Joe Mauer was 1 for 3 as Minnesota’s designated hitter, his first start after missing eight games because of a deeply bruised left heel he sustained while running out a grounder April 30. Blackburn (3-1), who pitched a complete game Tuesday, allowed just four hits.

Blue Jays 9, White Sox 7

CHICAGO

Fred Lewis hit a three-run homer off Bobby Jenks and the Blue Jays rallied to beat the White Sox, getting homers from Vernon Wells and Adam Lind along the way.

Rangers 6, Royals 4

ARLINGTON, Texas

David Murphy had three hits and drove in two runs, Max Ramirez contributed the go-ahead RBI in the fifth and the Rangers completed a four-game sweep. Doug Mathis (1-0) pitched two scoreless innings for the victory. Neftali Feliz got three outs for his third save in the series.

Mariners 8, Angels 1

SEATTLE

Josh Wilson and Michael Saunders hit back-to-back home runs in Seattle’s four-run fourth inning on the same day hitting coach Alan Cockrell was fired. Mariners starter Jason Vargas (3-2) continued with his strong performances of late.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Phillies 5, Braves 3

PHILADELPHIA

Placido Polanco, Jayson Werth and Shane Victorino homered, Cole Hamels survived a shaky start and the Phillies’ bullpen hung on.

Giants 6, Mets 5

NEW YORK

Aaron Rowand hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning after the Giants blew a two-run lead for Tim Lincecum, and San Francisco snapped the Mets’ nine-game home winning streak.

Dodgers 2, Rockies 0

LOS ANGELES

Clayton Kershaw bounced back from the shortest start of his brief career with eight innings of two-hit ball, leading the Dodgers to the victory.

Reds 5, Cubs 3

CINCINNATI

Joey Votto hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning to help Mike Leake and the Reds get the win.

Nationals 3, Marlins 2

WASHINGTON

Josh Willingham homered in the eighth inning, and Washington reliever Tyler Clippard earned his sixth win of the season.

Brewers 6, Diamondbacks 1

PHOENIX

Chris Narveson gave up three hits pitching into the sixth inning and drove in a run, helping Milwaukee complete a three-game sweep.

Astros 4, Padres 3, 11 innings

HOUSTON

Hunter Pence drove in Lance Berkman with a double in the 11th inning and Houston snapped a three-game losing streak.

Associated Press