Alberto Gonzalez's squeeze bunt turned into an RBI infield single in the 11th inning, and the Rangers went on to a 3-2 triumph over the Tigers yesterday in Detroit.
With the bases loaded and nobody out, Gonzalez bunted back to pitcher Thad Weber (0-1), who had no play at the plate on runner Nelson Cruz. Weber froze with the ball, and first baseman Miguel Cabrera struggled to get back to the bag in time. Everybody was safe, and Texas took the lead.
Rays 6, Twins 2
In St. Petersburg, Fla., Desmond Jennings had one of the Rays' team record four sacrifice flies and drove in three runs as Tampa Bay beat Minnesota.
Jennings had a sacrifice fly during a two-run third and made it 5-0 in the fifth with a two-run homer off Francisco Liriano (0-3).
Blue Jays 5, Royals 3
In Kansas City, Mo., Ricky Romero won his third straight start, Brett Lawrie stole home and drove in two runs and Toronto beat Kansas City, sending the Royals to their 10th straight loss.
White Sox 7, Mariners 4
In Seattle, Alex Rios got three hits and drove in three runs as Chicago completed a series sweep of Seattle.
Athletics 5, Indians 1
In Oakland, Calif., Seth Smith hit a two-run homer, helping Tyson Ross get his first win in nearly a year as Oakland avoided a series sweep with a victory over Cleveland.
Orioles 3, Angels 2 (10)
In Anaheim, Calif., Nick Markakis hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and a run-scoring single in the 10th, leading Baltimore over Los Angeles.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
In Houston, Jordan Schafer hit his first career grand slam on a shot that bounced off the glove of Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier, Wandy Rodriguez pitched three-hit ball through seven innings yesterday and Houston romped past Los Angeles.
The Astros avoided a sweep and handed the Dodgers their most-lopsided shutout loss since a 13-0 defeat by the Angels in June 2004.
Diamondbacks 6, Braves 4
In Phoenix, Gerardo Parra hit his first career grand slam to cap a five-run second inning and Arizona beat Atlanta, snapping a five-game losing streak. The Braves had won five in a row.
Cardinals 5, Pirates 1
In Pittsburgh, Kyle Lohse scattered six hits while pitching into the eighth inning to lead St. Louis past Pittsburgh.
Padres 6, Phillies 1
In San Diego, Nick Hundley homered, tripled and drove in a career-high four runs, leading Anthony Bass and San Diego past Philadelphia.
Rockies 4, Brewers 1
In Milwaukee, Michael Cuddyer lined a two-run double in the eighth and Jeremy Guthrie pitched seven strong innings, leading Colorado over Milwaukee.
Reds 4, Cubs 3
In Chicago, Johnny Cueto threw 6 1/3 strong innings to lead Cincinnati past Chicago. Cueto (2-0) allowed one earned run, scattering five hits. He struck out seven and lowered his ERA to 1.78.
Thad Weber, Alberto Gonzalez, Desmond Jennings, Kansas City, Ricky Romero, Miguel Cabrera, Francisco Liriano, Nick Markakis, Brett Lawrie, Nelson Cruz, Dodgers, Alex Rios, St. Petersburg, Chicago
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