Tigers’ win streak hits seven
Detroit ? Curtis Granderson drove in a career-high five runs, and the Detroit Tigers won their seventh straight game, beating the Cleveland Indians, 8-3, Friday night.
Detroit, which hadn’t won seven in a row since 1993, has now done it twice this season.
Nate Robertson (5-2) moved to 4-0 in his last seven starts, allowing three runs – two earned – and seven hits in six-plus innings. He walked one and struck out two. Jake Westbrook (4-3) lost for the seventh time in 10 career decisions against Detroit.
Angels 5, Orioles 2
Anaheim, Calif. – Vladimir Guerrero’s inside-the-park homer broke an eighth-inning tie.
Red Sox 8, Devil Rays 4
Boston – David Ortiz drove in four runs, Mike Lowell added a two-run homer, and Boston beat Tampa Bay despite losing David Wells to another knee injury.
Rangers 5, Athletics 3
Arlington, Texas – Hank Blalock hit a two-run single with two outs in the eighth inning to lead Texas.
Twins 3, Mariners 1
Minneapolis – Rookie Francisco Liriano outdueled Felix Hernandez, and Joe Mauer homered to lead Minnesota over Seattle.
Blue Jays 8, White Sox 2
Toronto – Troy Glaus homered and made three plays in his first major-league start at shortstop, and Alex Rios homered and had three hits.