mlb roundup

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yankees 9, A’s 3

NEW YORK

Mark Teixeira hit a three-run homer and Curtis Granderson and Nick Swisher also went deep for the Yankees, who beat up on Oakland again. The victory moved the Yankees back into sole possession of first place. Tampa Bay and New York had spent eight days tied atop the AL East.

Blue Jays 13, Rays 5

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.

Jose Bautista hit his major league-leading 43rd homer during a 10-run sixth inning to lift the Blue Jays beat the Rays. Tampa Bay lost for only the fifth time in 17 games.

Orioles 5, Red Sox 2

BALTIMORE

Rookie Brian Matusz won his third consecutive start, and the Orioles beat Josh Beckett and the fading Red Sox to cap a memorable first month under manager Buck Showalter. Luke Scott hit his career-high 26th homer, had two RBIs and scored twice to help the Orioles.

Twins 4, Tigers 3

MINNEAPOLIS

Delmon Young had two hits, including the go-ahead single in the seventh, to lift the Twins. Young’s big hit came after Tigers reliever Phil Coke (7-4) hit two batters to load the bases and Ryan Perry walked in the tying run.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Braves 9, Mets 2

ATLANTA

David Ross hit his first career grand slam to cap a seven-run inning made possible by Luis Castillo’s error, and the Braves routed the Mets. The Mets scored two runs in the fifth off rookie Mike Minor (3-0).

Marlins 1, Nationals 0

MIAMI

Chad Tracy singled home Hanley Ramirez with the winning run as the Marlins won in 10 innings. Ramirez singled with one out off reliever Drew Storen, then stole second. After Gaby Sanchez drew a walk, Tracy singled to left. Roger Bernadina’s throw was on target, but Ramirez slid under the tag attempt by catcher Ivan Rodriguez, who argued the call vehemently.

Reds 8, Brewers 4

CINCINNATI

Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman was too fast to hit in his big league debut, throwing 102 mph during one perfect inning, and the Reds wrapped up the best August by any team in the majors.

Astros 3, Cardinals 0

HOUSTON

Wandy Rodriguez pitched seven innings and three relievers completed the three-hit shutout as the Astros again beat the slumping Cardinals. Hunter Pence drove in two runs for Houston.

Associated Press