Cleveland ? The Indians fell short of moving within a percentage point of the AL Central lead. They got the Twins’ attention though.

It took 41-year-old Terry Mulholland to slow down Cleveland’s hitters and give Minnesota the chance to rally for just its second win in eight games.

Corey Koskie hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Twins overcame a two-run deficit for a 4-2 win Sunday that gave them a two-game lead over the second-place Indians.

Cleveland had won six straight and 10 of 11, taking the first two games of the series by six-run margins.

“We’re happy to leave here in first place,” Mulholland said. “There are a lot of games left, and I think both these teams are going to be playing some fun baseball.”

The teams have 10 games remaining against each other, including the final series of the season at Minnesota.

“I think they know already. We’re going to play,” Cleveland’s Ronnie Belliard said. “They know they’ve got to prepare for the Indians.”

After Lew Ford was hit by a pitch in the 10th, Koskie hit a 1-2 pitch from Rick White (4-5) to right-center for his 17th homer.

Joe Nathan earned his 34th save in 35 chances. He has not allowed a run in 27 appearances.

The Indians put two runners in scoring position in the ninth, but Juan Rincon (10-5) retired Belliard — his only batter — on a lineout to center.

Minnesota's Corey Koskie watches the flight of his go-ahead, two-run home run off Cleveland pitcher Rick White in the 10th inning. The Twins won, 4-2, Sunday in Cleveland.

“We brought in our lucky charm. He’s the vulture. He just picks up wins,” Mulholland said.

Mulholland allowed two runs and six hits in eight innings, the longest outing for the left-hander since 2000, when he was with Atlanta.

“He got us in place to win after getting shellacked here twice,” Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. “It is nice to get out of here with a win.”

Mulholland spent last season in the Indians bullpen, giving him plenty of time to scout their young hitters.

“He’s a crafty veteran,” the Indians’ Casey Blake said. “He got to sit out in center field and watch a lot of games last year. I’m sure that helped his game plan.”

White Sox 5, Red Sox 4

Boston — Mark Buehrle overcame a wild start, Carlos Lee had a home run and three RBIs, and the Chicago White Sox got out of a ninth-inning jam to beat the Boston Red Sox.

Boston loaded the bases in the ninth for the second straight inning, and Jason Varitek hit a two-run single off Shingo Takatsu that left runners at first and third with two outs. Orlando Cabrera, who had three hits, then hit a game-ending comebacker to Takatsu, who got his 12th save in 13 chances.

Working on three days’ rest for the second time this season and the third time in his career, Buehrle (11-6) walked four in seven innings but gave up two runs and six hits, striking out five.

Bronson Arroyo (5-9) allowed three runs and six hits in seven innings.

Mariners 7, Yankees 3

Seattle — Edgar Martinez hit a go-ahead single, and Miguel Olivo had two hits and two RBIs in a six-run seventh inning as the Mariners rallied to beat New York and stop the Yankees’ four-game winning steak.

With Seattle trailing 3-1 in the seventh, Olivo singled off Kevin Brown, stole second and took third when catcher John Flaherty’s throw went into the outfield for an error.

Jose Lopez followed with an RBI double, Willie Bloomquist struck out, and left-hander C.J. Nitkowski (0-1) relieved and walked Ichiro Suzuki. Paul Quantrill came in and gave up consecutive singles to Randy Winn and Martinez that put the Mariners ahead 4-3.

Orioles 11, Blue Jays 7

Toronto — David Newhan tied a career high with four hits, including a go-ahead double in Baltimore’s eight-run eighth inning, and the Orioles rallied.

Newhan went 4-for-5 and Melvin Mora drove in three runs for the Orioles, who won their fourth straight series by taking three of four from Toronto. Baltimore has won 11 of 13 overall, but had to rally from a 7-1 deficit.

Pinch-hitter Javy Lopez hit a two-run double off Vinnie Chulk (0-3) and Brian Roberts hit a two-run single, tying it at 7. Newhan followed with a go-ahead double off Jason Frasor.

Rangers 6, Devil Rays 2

Arlington, Texas — Laynce Nix homered and drove in three runs, including a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Rangers swept the three-game series.

Mark Teixeira also hit a two-run homer for the Rangers, and Ryan Drese pitched 71/3 solid innings to win his third straight start and tie a career high with his 10th victory. Drese (10-6) gave up two runs and seven hits before being relieved by Ron Mahay in the eighth.

Aubrey Huff hit his 22nd homer for the Devil Rays, who have lost six in a row. Tampa Bay completed its seven-game road trip 1-6, and has lost 15 of its past 16 road games.

Jorge Sosa (3-2) allowed five runs and five hits in 71/3 innings.

Angels 3, Tigers 2

Anaheim, Calif. — Darin Erstad doubled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, pulling the Angels within a percentage point of Boston and Texas in the AL wild-card race.

David Eckstein drew a two-out walk in the eighth, stole second and scored when Erstad grounded Jason Johnson’s 1-2 pitch down the line past first baseman Carlos Pena.

Scot Shields (6-2) pitched two innings of one-hit relief for the victory, allowing an unearned run. Troy Percival pitched a hitless ninth for his 23rd save in 28 attempts.

Johnson (8-11) allowed three runs and six hits in eight innings.