Tigers 6, Mariners 1

Detroit – The Detroit Tigers might be putting it together just in time to keep their postseason hopes alive.

Curtis Granderson’s homer put him in elite company, and Justin Verlander gave up one run over eight innings as Detroit beat Seattle for its first three-game winning streak in nearly two months.

Granderson hit his 20th home run in the seventh inning, making him just the sixth player since 1900 with at least 20 homers, 20 triples and 20 doubles in one season. George Brett, in 1979 for Kansas City, was the last player to pull off the feat, and Willie Mays also did it.

The Tigers hadn’t won three straight since sweeping Minnesota from July 17-19, putting them 21 games over .500 and two games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.

Since then, the Tigers often failed to pitch and hit well in the same game and they fell way behind the Indians.

Red Sox 4, Orioles 0

Baltimore – Jon Lester allowed four hits in seven innings to win his third straight start, and Boston handed Daniel Cabrera his 15th loss of the season.

Both teams charged from the dugouts and bullpens in the fourth inning after Cabrera threw a fastball behind the ear of Dustin Pedroia. The pitch came immediately after a balk produced a run to put the Red Sox up 3-0.

As plate umpire Mike DiMuro issued a warning to both teams, the Red Sox collectively emerged from the dugout, led by manager Terry Francona. After being restrained by his teammates, Cabrera waved his arms at the Red Sox, challenging them.

Blue Jays 7, Devil Rays 2

St. Petersburg, Fla. – Dustin McGowan struck out a career-high 12 in eight innings, and Gregg Zaun hit a three-run homer to lead Toronto. McGowan (10-8) gave up two runs on four hits and a walk. He has won two straight starts.

Angels 3, Indians 2, 10 inn.

Anaheim, Calif. – Kendry Morales lined a single past a drawn-in infield to drive in the winning run in the 10th inning, after Francisco Rodriguez blew the save for John Lackey in the ninth. Detroit beat Seattle 6-1, helping the Angels increase their West Division lead to a season-best nine games over the Mariners.

Rangers 5, Athletics 3

Arlington, Texas – Edinson Volquez pitched two-hit shutout ball over six innings.

White Sox 11, Twins 10, 13 inn.

Chicago – Jim Thome hit his 496th career homer.