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Freddy Garcia back on top as Mariners beat Red Sox

AP , SEATTLEAP, ATLANTA

American League

Streaky Freddy Garcia won his second straight start after dropping six consecutive decisions as the Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1.

Trot Nixon hit his 23rd homer of the season on Sunday in the third inning before Garcia (11-12) settled down and retired 17 in a row before walking Nixon with two outs in the eighth.

Yankees 8, Orioles 0

In Baltimore, Mike Mussina pitched a three-hitter to win his fourth straight decision, and New York completed a four-game sweep of Baltimore.

Royals 5, Twins 4

In Kansas City, Missouri, Raul Ibanez and Joe Randa hit consecutive home runs in a four-run third inning as Kansas City beat Minnesota to avoid a three-game sweep.

Indians 5, Devil Rays 4, 12 innings

In Cleveland, Ryan Ludwick singled home the tying run in the 10th inning, then won it in the 12th with a nearly identical hit that gave Cleveland a victory over Tampa Bay.

Angels 11, Tigers 6

In Anaheim, California, Garret Anderson became the Angels' career hits leader and threw out the potential tying run at the plate as Anaheim beat Detroit for its fifth straight victory.

Athletics 7, Blue Jays 3

In Oakland, California, Terrence Long drove in three runs, and the Oakland Athletics roughed up Roy Halladay in a victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Rangers 6, White Sox 4

In Arlington, Texas, Alex Rodriguez hit his 33rd homer and a tiebreaking two-run triple in the seventh inning as Texas completed a three-game sweep of Chicago.

National League

Curt Schilling pitched one-hit ball for eight innings and struck out 12 in a classic duel with Greg Maddux, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Atlanta Braves 2-0.

Expos 4, Giants 2

In Montreal, Brad Wilkerson hit his second grand slam of the season with two outs in the ninth inning, giving Montreal a win over San Francisco.

Dodgers 3, Cubs 0

In Chicago, Hideo Nomo scattered four hits over seven innings and Eric Gagne saved his 41st straight game this season as Los Angeles defeated the Cubs.

Reds 4, Astros 3

In Cincinnati, Dernell Stenson hit a solo homer, and Juan Castro had a three-run shot that powered Cincinnati past Houston.

Marlins 11, Padres 7

In Miami, Josh Beckett allowed two runs in a career-best eight innings, and Derrek Lee homered as Florida defeated San Diego.

Mets 6, Rockies 4

In New York, Cliff Floyd had four more hits, and Al Leiter pitched six strong innings as New York defeated Colorado for its season-high fifth straight win.

Pirates 5, Brewers 2

In Pittsburgh, Reggie Sanders and Tike Redman each hit a two-run homer, and Josh Fogg rebounded from the worst start of his career as Pittsburgh beat Milwaukee.

Phillies 6, Cardinals 4

In Philadelphia, Amaury Telemaco won for the first time in more than two years, retiring the final 14 batters he faced as Philadelphia completed a three-game sweep of St. Louis.

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