Detroit ? Paul Konerko hit two home runs, and Jon Garland pitched seven strong innings to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 7-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in a battle of AL Central heavyweights.

The Tigers still have the best record in baseball (62-31) and a 31â2-game lead over Chicago in the AL Central, but they are just 1-6 against the World Series champions this season.

Twins 8, Devil Rays 1

Minneapolis – Francisco Liriano topped fellow young gun Scott Kazmir, allowing three hits over 82â3 innings.

Rangers 5, Blue Jays 2

Toronto – Hank Blalock hit a go-ahead single in a five-run eighth inning as Texas rallied.

Athletics 5, Orioles 4

Baltimore – Bobby Crosby and Mark Ellis hit consecutive homers in the fourth inning to help Oakland.

Yankees 5, Mariners 4, 11 innings

New York – Melky Cabrera homered leading off the 11th inning for New York

Angels 7, Indians 5

Anaheim, Calif. – Joe Saunders pitched seven sharp innings in an emergency start.