White Sox 11, Tigers 0

Chicago – Joe Crede and Paul Konerko each hit grand slams to back Javier Vazquez’s strong start, and the White Sox pounded the struggling Tigers.

Indians 7, Athletics 1

Cleveland – Cliff Lee’s quick and efficient pitching in the wind and cold helped the Indians end Oakland’s five-game winning streak.

Blue Jays 5, Rangers 4, 10 innings

Arlington, Texas – Joe Inglett drove in the tiebreaking run with a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning, and B.J. Ryan earned his first save in more than a year.

Angels 10, Mariners 5

Seattle – Jeff Mathis hit a two-run homer to lead a 16-hit attack, and Joe Saunders had another strong start to help Los Angeles avoid a series sweep.

Rays 6, Orioles 2

St. Petersburg, Fla. – Jeff Niemann allowed one run over six innings in his major-league debut.

Red Sox 8, Yankees 5

Boston – A wild Daisuke Matsuzaka labored through five innings before the Red Sox’s overworked bullpen bailed him out. He improved to 3-0 after lasting just long enough to get the win.