Tigers’ win streak hits seven

? 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.