Baltimore ? A strikeout led to three runs for the Minnesota Twins, who got a homer from Torii Hunter and four hits from Rondell White in an 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. The outcome eliminated Boston from postseason contention and enabled the Twins to reduce their magic number for clinching a playoff spot to three.

Minnesota took a 4-2 lead in the third inning, the key play a strikeout by Michael Cuddyer. With two on and two outs, Cuddyer whiffed on a breaking pitch in the dirt. But the ball got away from catcher Ramon Hernandez, who then threw it over the outstretched glove of first baseman Kevin Millar.

Devil Rays 8, Yankees 0

St. Petersburg, Fla. – Ty Wigginton and B.J. Upton homered, spoiling Randy Johnson’s bid to become the American League’s third 18-game winner.

Indians 6, Rangers 3

Arlington, Texas – Jhonny Peralta homered and drove in three runs.

White Sox 11, Mariners 7

Chicago – Paul Konerko hit a go-ahead homer.

Angels 6, Athletics 2

Oakland, Calif. – Juan Rivera hit a go-ahead, three-run double in the sixth.

Blue Jays 5, Red Sox 3

Toronto – Lyle Overbay and Troy Glaus homered.