Minneapolis ? Joe Crede drove in the go-ahead run with an infield single in the 10th inning, and the struggling Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins, 2-1, Friday night.

The White Sox won for just the second time in eight games and maintained their 41â2-game lead over the Cleveland Indians, who beat the Kansas City Royals.

Chicago had a lead of 91â2 games Sept. 7 and was 15 games up Aug. 1.

Bobby Jenks (1-0) pitched the final 11â3 innings for his first major-league victory.

Red Sox 3, Athletics 2, 10 innings

Boston – Manny Ramirez was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the 10th, lifting Boston.

Yankees 11, Blue Jays 10

Toronto – Randy Johnson had his shortest start in more than a decade, ejected in the second inning after complaining to the home-plate umpire. Robinson Cano homered twice for New York.

Rangers 5, Mariners 3

Arlington, Texas – Rod Barajas homered to give Texas the American League record for most home runs in a season at home, and Josh Rupe allowed two runs over five innings.

Devil Rays 6, Orioles 1

Baltimore – Scott Kazmir pitched six innings of two-hit ball.