MLB roundup Sunday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yankees 12, Rangers 5

ARLINGTON, Texas

Derek Jeter homered twice after going 62 games without a long ball. New York won despite an erratic outing by CC Sabathia. The big left-hander gave up five runs, three earned, and five hits. Under scrutiny all season, the 36-year-old Jeter had four hits, three RBIs and his first stolen base of the year while raising his batting average from .256 to .276.

Red Sox 9, Twins 5

BOSTON

Adrian Gonzalez homered, Kevin Youkilis scored four runs and Daisuke Matsuzaka settled down to pitch six innings after a rough first. Jacoby Ellsbury had three hits and extended his hitting streak to 17 games. Gonzalez, J.D. Drew and Jed Lowrie each drove in two runs for the Red Sox.

Tigers 5, Blue Jays 2

TORONTO

Brad Penny pitched well into the eighth inning and Detroit followed Justin Verlander’s no-hitter by beating Toronto. Austin Jackson hit a tiebreaking home run. Jose Valverde struck out the side in the ninth for seventh save and the 200th of his career, becoming the 41st player in major league history to reach the mark.

Rays 5, Orioles 3

BALTIMORE

B.J. Upton drove in four runs, and Tampa Bay beat Baltimore for a three-game sweep. Matt Joyce hit two doubles and scored twice for the Rays.

Athletics 5, Royals 2

KANSAS CITY, Mo.

Kevin Kouzmanoff and Kurt Suzuki each homered for Oakland and Conor Jackson collected three hits to help Tyson Ross win his first game in four starts. Kevin Kouzmanoff’s home run off winless starter Jeff Francis with two out in the sixth put the A’s on top 3-0. Suzuki added a solo shot in the ninth off Louis Coleman.

White Sox 5, Mariners 2

SEATTLE

Paul Konerko returned to the White Sox lineup and tied his career high with five hits, including a single in the 10th inning that helped Chicago beat Seattle.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Marlins 8, Nationals 0

MIAMI

Anibal Sanchez took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and struck out a career-high 11 to help Florida salvage the final game of their series against Washington. Washington’s first hit came on the 101st pitch from Sanchez, when Laynce Nix led off the seventh with a line single to right, just beyond the reach of a diving Mike Stanton.

Reds 2, Cubs 0

CHICAGO

Johnny Cueto was strong in his season debut, allowing five hits and pitching into the seventh for Cincinnati. Drew Stubbs hit his sixth homer for the Reds and Cueto (1-0), who was activated off the disabled list before the game, won a pitcher’s duel with Ryan Dempster (1-4).

Giants 3, Rockies 0

SAN FRANCISCO

Ryan Vogelsong and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the San Francisco Giants completed their first series sweep of the season. Cody Ross homered and drove in all three runs to help the defending World Series champions beat the Rockies for the third straight day.

Cardinals 3, Brewers 1

ST. LOUIS

Unbeaten Kyle McClellan worked into the ninth inning to become the NL’s third five-game winner and the Cardinals’ bullpen labored to get the final three outs. Colby Rasmus had a two-run double and Tyler Greene matched his career best with three hits for the NL Central-leading Cardinals.

Dodgers 4, Mets 2

NEW YORK

Andre Ethier got back on track with a two-run homer, Clayton Kershaw struck out eight and struggling Los Angeles snapped a four-game losing streak. Ethier also singled after going 0 for 4 on Saturday night to end his 30-game hitting streak.

Padres 4, Diamondbacks 3

SAN DIEGO

Jorge Cantu hit a three-run homer and Aaron Harang pitched seven solid innings to lead the Padres.

Braves 5, Phillies 2

PHILADELPHIA

Jair Jurrjens pitched neatly into the seventh inning while Freddie Freeman, Alex Gonzalez and Eric Hinske homered for Atlanta. Jurrjens (4-0) allowed one run and eight hits in 6 1/3 innings to outduel Cole Hamels.

Associated Press