Blue Jays gaining on Yanks

? Alex Rodriguez became the youngest player to reach 450 home runs, but committed his team-leading 18th error in the New York Yankees’ 7-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night.

Troy Glaus homered and had four RBIs and A.J. Burnett earned his second win for the Blue Jays, who have won the first two games of their four-game series against the Yankees.

Tigers 7, Athletics 4

Detroit – Dmitri Young returned from the disabled list in dramatic style, getting two hits, including the go-ahead single.

Rookie Justin Verlander (12-4) allowed one run, seven hits and a walk in six innings.

Devil Rays 14, Orioles 7

St. Petersburg, Fla. – Jorge Cantu hit a grand slam and drove in five runs to help the Devil Rays snap a season-high seven-game losing streak.

Twins 14, Indians 6

Cleveland – Rondell White and Michael Cuddyer each had four RBIs and the Twins won their eighth straight game.

Red Sox 9, Mariners 4

Seattle – David Ortiz hit his major league-leading 33rd home run, Manny Ramirez hit his 26th.

Rangers 10, White Sox 3

Chicago – Michael Young and Mark Teixeira hit back-to-back homers to lead Texas.

Jim Thome hit his 462nd career home run.