New York ? Todd Hollandsworth knew the numbers: 3-for-39, 0-for-19 – a slump of rather substantial dimensions. Still, he broke out of his skid Thursday with a double and a homer, driving in four runs in Cleveland’s 8-4 victory over the New York Yankees.

“He’s got a lot of pop,” Indians manager Eric Wedge said. “He’s strong and his timing is a little better as he plays a little more.”

Hollandsworth figures to get more swings now that the Indians have placed outfielder Casey Blake on the disabled list with a strained muscle in his side. And that’s fine with Hollandsworth.

“You feel more comfortable the more time you’re out there,” he said. “I look at this as an opportunity.”

His first chance came in the second inning when he delivered the third of three straight doubles against Yankees starter Mike Mussina (8-3) for a quick Cleveland lead. Ronnie Belliard and Jhonny Peralta, who snapped his own 0-for-17 slide, started the rally with doubles.

Twins 5, Red Sox 3

Minneapolis – Jason Kubel homered for the third straight game, Carlos Silva pitched six-plus shutout innings, and Minnesota beat Boston for a three-game sweep.

White Sox 8, Rangers 2

Arlington, Texas – Mark Buehrle pitched eight strong innings, and Juan Uribe homered and drove in three runs.

Athletics 9, Mariners 6

Oakland, Calif. – Esteban Loaiza earned a win after spending one night in jail this week, and Oakland beat Seattle for its season-high seventh straight victory.

Blue Jays 4, Orioles 2

Toronto – Eric Hinske homered and Ted Lilly pitched six scoreless innings to lead Toronto over Baltimore.

Tigers 6, Devil Rays 2

Detroit – Zach Miner allowed only two unearned runs and three hits in seven innings.