Boston ? Jonathon Papelbon recovered from his first blown save of the season to get the win, and Trot Nixon went 4-for-4 with a three-run homer as the Boston Red Sox beat the Texas Rangers, 4-3, on Friday night.

Mike Lowell’s sacrifice fly in the bottom of the eighth gave the Red Sox the lead after Papelbon (1-1) allowed the Rangers to tie it in the top of the inning. It was the rookie’s first blown save after recording 20 in a row since taking over the closer’s role.

Given a second chance, Papelbon made sure he finished the job. He gave up a two-out single to Rod Barajas, but fanned Ian Kinsler to end it and lowered his earned-run average to a stunning 0.30.

Blue Jays 10, Tigers 5

Toronto – Vernon Wells hit a go-ahead, two-run double as part of an eight-run eighth inning, and the Blue Jays rallied past the Tigers.

White Sox 5, Indians 4

Chicago – Jermaine Dye hit a solo homer and drove in the go-ahead run with a two-run single off Rafael Betancourt in the eighth inning.

Athletics 6, Yankees 5

New York – Frank Thomas hit one of Oakland’s three homers off a struggling Randy Johnson.

Mariners 4, Angels 1

Anaheim, Calif. – Seattle’s Jarrod Washburn beat his former Angels teammates for the second time this year.

Twins 7, Orioles 5 (12)

Minneapolis – Justin Morneau’s second homer of the game was a two-run walkoff shot with two outs in the 12th.