Indians 8, Royals 5

Cleveland – Franklin Gutierrez hit a three-run homer in a five-run eighth inning, and Cleveland rallied past Kansas City.

The Indians’ first four hits were home runs, including two by Kelly Shoppach, as they won for the ninth time in 12 games and stretched their winning streak to four. The Royals have lost 11 of 13.

Kansas City outfielder Mitch Maier left in the fifth inning after getting hit in the face by a pitch from Indians starter Zach Jackson during a four-run rally that put the Royals ahead 5-3.

Gutierrez connected off closer Joakim Soria (1-3) to ruin a fine performance by Kansas City starter Gil Meche.

Meche retired the final 17 batters he faced and gave up only two hits over seven innings. The right-hander struck out nine.

Angels 5, Rays 4

St. Petersburg, Fla. – Garret Anderson’s infield single in the ninth inning extended his hitting streak to 23 games and gave Los Angeles the victory.

Yankees 5, Blue Jays 1

Toronto – Derek Jeter hit a two-run homer for New York, and Andy Pettitte pitched seven strong innings to snap a four-start winless streak.

Orioles 11, Red Sox 6

Baltimore – Ramon Hernandez and Melvin Mora hit three-run homers, and Baltimore overcame an early deficit.

Twins 3, Athletics 1

Minneapolis – Mike Redmond drove in two runs for Minnesota, which survived some wildness by Francisco Liriano.

White Sox 15, Mariners 3

Chicago – Ken Griffey Jr. hit one of Chicago’s four homers to move into a tie with Sammy Sosa for fifth on the career list.

Rangers 9, Tigers 1

Arlington, Texas – Former Kansas University player Travis Metcalf homered twice for the Rangers.