Roundup: A’s squeak past M’s in 1-0 pitchers’ duel
OAKLAND, CALIF. ? Tim Hudson pitched a four-hitter to win his seventh straight decision, defeating the Seattle Mariners, 1-0, Saturday. Hudson (14-9) had to be good to beat soft-throwing lefty Jamie Moyer (13-8), who did not allow an earned run in eight innings. Hudson pitched his second career shutout and 11th career complete game. He is 11-3 in his last 22 starts.
Angels 8, Rangers 6
Anaheim, Calif. Tim Salmon hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the fifth inning and Anaheim tied a club record with its 93rd victory. Scot Shields (5-3) got the win and Troy Percival earned his 39th save.
White Sox 8, Yankees 1
New York Jeff Liefer hit a three-run homer into the upper deck and Dan Wright (12-12) handcuffed the highest-scoring team in the majors for seven innings.
Red Sox 6, Orioles 4
Boston Derek Lowe (20-7) won again and Manny Ramirez homered twice as Boston guaranteed Baltimore an unprecedented fifth consecutive losing season.
Blue Jays 8, D-Rays 4
Toronto Former NBA player Mark Hendrickson won his first major league game, and Carlos Delgado homered twice for Toronto.
Twins 3, Indians 2
Cleveland Rick Reed went seven strong innings and Minnesota cut its magic number in the AL Central to two with a victory against Cleveland.