Ramirez, Red Sox advance

? Manny Ramirez hit a three-run homer and also threw out Derek Jeter from the outfield to lead Boston over the New York Yankees, 10-1, Sunday as the Red Sox claimed the AL wild-card berth. Boston and New York both finished at 95-67, with the Yankees winning the division because they took the season series 10-9.

White Sox 3, Indians 1

Cleveland – The Indians lost for the sixth time in their last seven games following a 17-2 run. Cleveland went 7-for-56 (.125) with runners in scoring position in the final seven games – five of them one-run losses. Brandon McCarthy (3-2) took a shutout into the sixth.

Angels 7, Rangers 4

Arlington, Texas – Juan Rivera hit a three-run homer.

Orioles 6, Devil Rays 2

St. Petersburg, Fla. – Tampa Bay lost Lou Piniella’s final game as manager.

Twins 6, Tigers 4

Minneapolis – Johan Santana (16-7) allowed one run in seven innings, finishing with a 2.87 earned-run average, losing the AL title to Cleveland’s Kevin Millwood (2.86).

Athletics 8, Mariners 3

Seattle – Eric Chavez hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth.