MLB roundup Sunday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Rangers 9 Angels 5

ARLINGTON, TEXAS

Josh Hamilton broke out of a slump with a long two-run homer and the tiebreaking RBI single for the AL West-leading Rangers. Hamilton’s homer in the third off Jered Weaver tied the game at 4, and his single in the seventh put the Rangers ahead 6-5. The reigning AL MVP had been 3 for 21 on the homestand without an RBI the past four games. Texas (76-59) had lost seven of 10 games, watching its division lead against the Angels shrink from seven games to two, before winning the finale against Los Angeles.

Rays 12, Blue Jays 0

TORONTO

David Price struck out a franchise-record 14 in seven dominant innings, Desmond Jennings hit a pair of solo home runs and the Rays beat Toronto.

Twins 11, Tigers 4

MINNEAPOLIS

Luke Hughes hit two home runs to help the Twins take out their hitting frustration on Brad Penny and the Tigers, stopping a seven-game losing streak.

Orioles 2, Yankees 0, 1st game

Yankees 8, Orioles 3, 2nd game

BALTIMORE

Rookie Zach Britton allowed four hits over seven innings, and the Orioles extended their winning streak to a season-high six games in the opener. In the nightcap, Curtis Granderson homered twice to take over the major league lead with 38 to help the Yankees split.

White Sox 9, Mariners 3

SEATTLE

Dayan Viciedo made a sudden impact in his return to the majors, hitting a three-run homer in his season debut as the White Sox swept the Mariners.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Brewers 3, Cubs 2

MILWAUKEE

Zack Greinke pitched into the eighth to remain perfect at home, Corey Hart homered for the second time in as many days and the Brewers swept Chicago.

Diamondbacks 6, Padres 1

PHOENIX

Ian Kennedy pitched seven effective innings to become the National League’s first 17-game winner, Collin Cowgill hit his first career homer during a four-hit game and the Diamondbacks won their sixth straight.

Astros 4, Giants 3, 11 innings

SAN FRANCISCO

Matt Downs delivered a go-ahead single with one out in the 11th inning and the Astros beat the stumbling Giants to salvage a four-game split.

Reds 5, Nationals 4

CINCINNATI

Joey Votto led off the 14th inning with his second home run of the game, lifting the Reds over Washington.

Rockies 7, Dodgers 6

LOS ANGELES

Kevin Kouzmanoff drove in his first four runs since joining Colorado this week, and the Rockies needed five relievers to hold off the Dodgers.

Associated Press