Athletics 6, Red Sox 3

Oakland, Calif. – Jon Lester’s hopes for another no-hitter ended with the first batter he faced, and the day never got better for the Boston Red Sox.

Jack Hannahan hit the leadoff single and later drove in two runs, and Jack Cust hit a two-run homer as the Oakland Athletics completed a three-game sweep of the defending World Series champions.

Lester (3-3) allowed seven hits and four runs over five innings, taking the loss in his first start since throwing a no-hitter Monday night against Kansas City. The Boston left-hander scuffled through early trouble before retiring the last six batters he faced.

Joe Blanton (3-6) labored through six inconsistent innings to win for the first time in five May starts, allowing five hits and four walks while striking out seven. Huston Street pitched the ninth for his 11th save in 13 chances.

David Ortiz hit his 11th home run of the season.

Rangers 2, Indians 1 (10)

Cleveland – Right fielder Ben Francisco misplayed a simple single into a costly error in the 10th.

Yankees 6, Mariners 5

New York – Jose Molina hit a two-out RBI double to cap a four-run eighth inning.

Twins 6, Tigers 1

Detroit – Jason Kubel hit a tiebreaking grand slam.

Rays 5, Orioles 4

St. Petersburg, Fla. – Evan Longoria drove in the winning run with a double.

White Sox 3, Angels 2

Chicago – Carlos Quentin led off the ninth with his second homer off John Lackey.