Chicago ? Justin Morneau and Michael Cuddyer each hit two-run homers, and the surging Minnesota Twins beat plummeting Chicago, 7-4, to complete a three-game sweep and move into a second-place tie with the White Sox.

Minnesota and Chicago trail Detroit by 81â2 games in the AL Central. The Twins, who have won 34 of 42, open a three-game series at home against Detroit on Friday.

The White Sox have dropped 12 of 15. All-Star left-hander Mark Buehrle (9-9) lost his fifth straight start.

Yankees 8, Rangers 7

Arlington, Texas – Jason Giambi hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning, and New York completed three-game sweep.

Tigers 4, Indians 1

Cleveland – Rookie Justin Verlander outpitched C.C. Sabathia, and Detroit kept up its domination of the AL Central.

Athletics 5, Red Sox 1

Oakland, Calif. – Frank Thomas homered twice and drove in four runs to help Dan Haren win for the first time in six weeks.

Mariners 7, Blue Jays 4

Seattle – Jamie Moyer pitched into the sixth inning for his first win in a month, and Seattle battered Toronto starter A.J. Burnett for six runs and 10 hits.

Angels 15, Devil Rays 6

St. Petersburg, Fla. – Juan Rivera hit a pair of two-run doubles, including one during a 10-run second inning.