Indians’ Sabathia first to win 12
Yankees manage just one hit against A's; Sosa blasts homer No. 602
Indians 8, Devil Rays 6
Cleveland – C.C. Sabathia became the majors’ first 12-game winner, and Grady Sizemore drove in three runs to lead Cleveland.
Sabathia (12-2) matched last season’s win total and is 7-1 with a 2.62 ERA in his past 10 starts.
Athletics 7, Yankees 0
New York – Chad Gaudin combined with Rich Harden on a one-hitter, and Oakland connected for three home runs off Kei Igawa.
Johnny Damon’s single in the sixth was the only hit for the Yankees (37-40).
Twins 8, Tigers 5
Detroit – Michael Cuddyer and Lew Ford homered and drove in three runs apiece.
Mariners 8, Blue Jays 3
Seattle – Miguel Batista pitched into the seventh inning, Ben Broussard tied a career-high with four hits, and the Mariners notched their seventh straight win.
It’s Seattle longest win streak since a nine-game win streak from May 27 to June 5, 2003.
The Mariners snapped Roy Halladay’s win streak.
Orioles 6, Angels 3
Baltimore – Brian Burres took a three-hitter into the eighth inning, Ramon Hernandez hit a three-run homer, and Baltimore improved to 6-4 under interim manager Dave Trembley.
Rangers 5, Red Sox 4
Boston – Sammy Sosa hit his 602nd career homer.