Bronx, NY (My Sportsbook) - Jorge Posada's two-run single in the bottom of the ninth was the game-winner, as the Yankees scored six runs over their final two innings to edge Los Angeles, 10-9. Posada also had a homer and finished with four RBI for New York, which won its season-best fourth consecutive contest. Ramiro Pena went 3-for-4 with a pair of RBI and Derek Jeter also drove in a run. Robinson Cano extended his hitting streak to a career-long- tying 18 games with a 3-for-5 effort, and also scored twice and knocked in a run. Hideki Matsui went 1-for-4 and now has an 11-game hitting streak. Nick Swisher was hit by a pitch in the first inning and left prior to the third. X-rays were negative and he is listed as day-to-day. Andy Pettitte suffered a no-decision after giving up five runs on nine hits in 5 2/3 innings of work. Jonathan Albaladejo (2-1) got the win with a perfect ninth inning of relief. Gary Matthews Jr. went 3-for-4 with four RBI for the Angels, who have dropped four of their last seven games. Jeff Mathis drove in three runs and Maicer Izturis also drove in a run in defeat. Jered Weaver got a no-decision after yielding four runs on as many hits in six frames. Brian Fuentes (0-2) blew the save and was saddled with the loss after surrendering two runs on three hits while not recording an out in the ninth.
Final Score: Toronto 8, Baltimore 4
Toronto, ON (My Sportsbook) - Kevin Millar went 2-for-5 with a double, three runs batted in and a run scored as the Toronto Blue Jays downed the Baltimore Orioles, 8-4, in the opener of a three-game set at Rogers Centre. Adam Lind chipped in with two hits, including a solo homer, two RBI and a run scored for Toronto, which came into the contest losers of three of four at Kansas City. Rod Barajas had three hits and two RBI in the win. Roy Halladay (5-1) earned the victory after tossing eight solid innings. The Blue Jays ace allowed four runs -- three earned -- on 10 hits, walking one and striking out six. Nick Markakis hit a two-run homer for the Orioles, who have lost four straight and six of seven overall. He now has a 17-game hitting streak and has reached base safely in 32 consecutive games. Aubrey Huff had a 2-for-4 effort with an RBI, while Adam Jones had a pair of hits and runs scored. Mark Hendrickson (1-4) was saddled with the loss after being tagged for four runs on nine hits over five-plus innings of work.
Final Score: Cleveland 6, Detroit 5
Detroit, MI (My Sportsbook) - Carl Pavano pitched into the eighth inning and the Cleveland bullpen held on to help the Indians top the Detroit Tigers, 6-5, in the opener of a three-game series. Pavano (1-3) entered the game with a 9.50 earned run average in four starts this season, but picked up his first victory after giving up two runs on five hits in 7 1/3 frames. Both Pavano's allowed runs came in Detroit's five-run eighth inning. Rafael Perez and Jensen Lewis followed Pavano and nearly blew Cleveland's lead before Rafael Betancourt secured the final out of the frame. Kerry Wood threw a scoreless ninth inning to pick up his fifth save of the season. Jhonny Peralta finished 2-for-5 with a solo homer and two runs batted in for the Indians, who had lost two of three to Boston in their last series. David Dellucci had four hits in his first game of the season for Cleveland. He was activated from the 15-day disabled list prior to the contest, having missed time because of a strained left calf. Armando Galarraga (3-1) took the loss after giving up five runs on eight hits and three walks in five innings, as the Tigers took their third consecutive loss. Miguel Cabrera led the Detroit offense with two hits, including a three-run homer in the eighth inning.
Final Score: Tampa Bay 6, Boston 2
St. Petersburg, FL (My Sportsbook) - Evan Longoria hit a grand slam as part of a six-run fifth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Boston Red Sox, 6-2, in the second of a four-game set at Tropicana Field. Carlos Pena hit a solo shot, while B.J. Upton knocked in another with a sacrifice fly for the Rays, who were able to build off an impressive 13-0 victory over the Red Sox on Thursday. Tampa Bay has won three of five overall, and four straight over the BoSox. Andy Sonnanstine (1-3) claimed the win after giving up two runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings. The right-hander walked four and struck out one. J.D. Drew and Jason Bay accounted for Boston's runs, while Kevin Youkilis finished with a pair of doubles. The Red Sox have dropped three of four after winning the previous 11 contests. Justin Masterson (2-1) took the loss after being touched for six runs on as many hits, with six strikeouts and three walks over six frames.
Final Score: Minnesota 7, Kansas City 5
Minneapolis, MN (My Sportsbook) - Joe Mauer went 2-for-3 with a double, a solo home run and scored three times in his first game of the year, as the Twins edged the Royals, 7-5, in the opener of a three-game set from the Metrodome. Mauer returned Friday after missing the Twins' first 22 games due to lower back inflammation. Justin Morneau also went 2-for-3 with a homer and drove in three for the Twins, who have won three in a row to move over .500 (12-11). Nick Punto drove in two runs and Brendan Harris had an RBI in the triumph. Kevin Slowey (4-0) earned the win despite lasting just five innings and giving up five runs on eight hits with four strikeouts. Joe Nathan earned his fourth save with a scoreless ninth. David DeJesus drove in three runs for Kansas City, which is 3-4 over its last seven games. Jose Guillen knocked in a pair in the setback. Sidney Ponson (0-4) was tagged with the loss after giving up seven runs on nine hits in just 4 1/3 innings.
Final Score: Chicago 4, Texas 3
Arlington, TX (My Sportsbook) - Chris Getz tripled in the winning run in the top of the seventh inning, as the Chicago White Sox edged the Texas Rangers, 4-3, in the opener of a three-game series. Jim Thome drove in the other three runs with a double for Chicago, which has won four of its last six games. Scott Podsednik, who had his contract purchased from Triple-A Charlotte before the game, collected two hits and scored a run. Mark Buehrle (4-0) earned the win after yielding three runs on seven hits over six innings. It's the second time in his career (2002) the lefty has started a season with four straight victories. Ian Kinsler homered and knocked in two runs for the Rangers, who have lost three of five. Michael Young finished 3-for-4 and Andruw Jones added an RBI double. Scott Feldman did not factor into the decision after giving up three runs on as many hits in 5 2/3 innings. Derek Holland (0-1) was saddled with the loss.
Final Score: Seattle 8, Oakland 7
Seattle, WA (My Sportsbook) - Jose Lopez's RBI single in the ninth was the difference-maker, as the Mariners beat the Athletics for the seventh straight time, rallying from a five-run deficit for an 8-7 victory in the opener of a three-game set at Safeco Field. Lopez finished 2-for-5 and drove in three runs for Seattle, which is still just 2-3 in its last five games. Russell Branyan added a two-run homer and finished with three RBI, and Franklin Gutierrez drove in a pair. Every Mariner had a hit in the triumph. Carlos Silva lasted 3 2/3 innings and was touched for six runs on as many hits. Shawn Kelley (1-1) got the win after pitching with a perfect final 1 2/3 innings. Matt Holliday went 2-for-5 with a homer and drove in a pair for Oakland, which has dropped two of three. Bobby Crosby knocked in three runs and Kurt Suzuki a pair in the setback. Dana Eveland lasted 4 2/3 innings and yielded seven runs on 10 hits. Russ Springer (0-1) took the loss.
