Konerko clubs two, powers Sox

? Paul Konerko homered twice off A.J. Burnett to spoil the right-hander’s Toronto debut Saturday, giving the Chicago White Sox a 4-2 win over the Blue Jays.

Konerko hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the fifth – his second of the game, fourth of the season and third in two games.

Athletics 5, Rangers 4

Oakland, Calif. – Eric Chavez, Frank Thomas and Milton Bradley homered on three straight pitches in the sixth inning, and Oakland snapped a four-game losing streak.

Twins 6, Yankees 5

Minneapolis – Justin Morneau hit a two-out, two-run single in the ninth inning to lift Minnesota to its fifth straight come-from-behind victory.

Orioles 3, Angels 2

Baltimore – Erik Bedard pitched eight strong innings to earn his third win.

Indians 7, Tigers 2

Detroit – Fausto Carmona allowed one run in six innings in his major-league debut to lead the Indians.

Mariners 3, Red Sox 0

Boston – Joel Pineiro and two relievers combined on a five-hit shutout as Seattle blanked Boston.