Chicago slips past Tribe in 11
After falling behind, White Sox storm back for win
Chicago ? Tadahito Iguchi singled home Pablo Ozuna in the 11th inning Saturday, and the Chicago White Sox rallied for two runs against closer Bob Wickman in a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians.
The Indians took a 3-2 lead in the top of the 11th when Victor Martinez hit his second homer of the game.
But Bob Wickman was unable to close the deal in the bottom of the 11th, giving up two runs for the loss.
Athletics 5, Yankees 2
New York – Frank Thomas hit a two-run homer, Kirk Saarloos combined with three relievers on a six-hitter, and surging Oakland beat New York.
Tigers 5, Blue Jays 3
Toronto – Brandon Inge and Marcus Thames homered to help Zach Miner earn his first major-league win, and Detroit defeated Toronto despite managing only three hits.
Rangers 7, Red Sox 4
Boston – Ian Kinsler had a tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh inning, and reliever Bryan Corey shined for his first major-league win.
The second game of the scheduled doubleheader was postponed and will be made up today.
Orioles 9, Twins 7
Minneapolis – Miguel Tejada hit a two-run homer, Daniel Cabrera threw six shutout innings, and the Orioles beat the Twins.
Mariners 12, Angels 6
Anaheim, Calif. – Richie Sexson hit a grand slam to power Seattle.
National League
Braves 4, Astros 2
Houston – Tim Hudson allowed three hits and took a shutout into the eighth inning before Kenny Ray shut the door for his fourth save.
Phillies 6, Nationals 2
Washington – Pat Burrell’s two-run homer off Livan Hernandez sparked a five-run rally in the eighth inning.
Pirates 2, Giants 0
San Francisco – Ian Snell pitched solid for seven innings to win his fifth straight start, and Pittsburgh got homers from Jose Castillo and Jose Bautista.
Cubs 4, Reds 2
Cincinnati – Michael Barrett’s grand slam in the seventh inning sent Carlos Zambrano and Chicago to a victory.
Brewers 4, Cardinals 3
Milwaukee – Pinch-hitter Corey Hart’s RBI single in the eighth inning lifted the Brewers.
Rockies 12, Dodgers 9
Denver – Garrett Atkins hit a three-run homer to propel Colorado.
Mets 5, Diamondbacks 0
Phoenix – Alay Soler threw a two-hitter in his fourth major-league start for New York.
Marlins 2, Padres 1
San Diego – Mike Jacobs’ tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning lifted Florida.

