Minneapolis ? The Minnesota Twins fell flat on the first night of their three-game push for the AL Central title. A night after tying Detroit, the Twins’ bats went dormant Friday against Freddy Garcia in a 4-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox.

Minnesota remained even with the Tigers, who wasted a five-run lead and lost to Kansas City, 9-7, in 11 innings.

Angels 6, Athletics 0

Anaheim, Calif. – Ervin Santana allowed three hits in seven innings, and Chone Figgins hit an inside-the-park home run.

Rangers 6, Mariners 5

Seattle – Michael Young doubled twice to set a franchise record for two-base hits in a season.

Yankees 7, Blue Jays 2

New York – Gary Sheffield hit his first home run since returning from wrist surgery.

Indians 2, Devil Rays 1

Cleveland – Jhonny Peralta drew a bases-loaded walk off Seth McClung with one out in the ninth inning.

Red Sox 4, Orioles 3

Boston – David Ortiz walked three times and scored twice.