New York ? Gary Matthews Jr. lined a two-run triple that gave the Los Angeles Angels yet another fast start, and Kelvim Escobar made the early lead stand up, beating the New York Yankees, 3-1, Saturday.

Los Angeles won for the eighth time in 10 games and did it without manager Mike Scioscia, who was back in California for his son’s high school graduation. Bench coach Ron Roenicke ran the team, and will do it again today when the Angels go for the sweep.

The AL West leaders took a familiar route, rushing to a 3-0 lead off Chien-Ming Wang before Escobar threw a pitch. They’ve now outscored opponents by an impressive 52-19 in first innings this season.

Red Sox 7, Rangers 4

Arlington, Texas – Manny Ramirez had four hits and keyed a five-run sixth inning with an RBI triple.

Blue Jays 9, Twins 8 (13)

Minneapolis – Lyle Overbay drove in four runs, including a two-out, two-strike single in the top of the 13th inning that sent Toronto past Minnesota.

Orioles 8, Athletics 3

Baltimore – Brian Roberts had three hits and three RBIs, and Miguel Tejada had three hits and a homer. Brian Burres (2-2) allowed one run and three hits in six innings.

Indians 6, Tigers 3

Detroit – David Dellucci’s tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning lifted Cleveland.