Twins 6, Yankees 2

New York – Johan Santana pitched seven crisp innings to win his fourth straight start, and Jason Kubel hit a tiebreaking homer.

Rangers 4, Angels 2

Arlington, Texas – Jamey Wright allowed two runs in six innings, and Marlon Byrd drove in the tiebreaking run with a sixth-inning single.

Red Sox 7, Devil Rays 5

Boston – All-Star Mike Lowell homered to help carry a lineup of Red Sox reserves, and Tim Wakefield shut down the Devil Rays to help Boston hand Tampa Bay its 10th consecutive loss.

Blue Jays 10, Athletics 3

Oakland, Calif. – Matt Stairs homered and drove in four runs, Dustin McGowan pitched seven scoreless innings.

Tigers 6, Indians 4

Detroit – Brandon Inge drove in a pair of runs, and Kenny Rogers made another strong start.

Orioles 9, White Sox 6

Chicago – Jay Gibbons homered, and Kevin Millar hit a pair of doubles.