Tigers 11, Twins 8
In Minneapolis, Ivan Rodriguez had four hits as Detroit ended Minnesota's six-game winning streak.
Craig Monroe had three hits and scored three runs, and Alex Sanchez drove in three runs for the Tigers.
Al Levine (2-0) won in relief. Ugueth Urbina got the final three outs for a save in his first chance with Detroit.
Brad Radke (2-1) lasted only two innings in his shortest start in nearly two years. Shannon Stewart homered for the Twins, and Lew Ford had had a two-run triple among three hits.
Rangers 4, Angels 1
In Anaheim, California, Michael Young hit a tiebreaking two-run triple and Texas rookie catcher Gerald Laird threw out three baserunners trying to steal second as the Rangers downed Anaheim.
R.A. Dickey (2-1) allowed a run and six hits over seven innings, struck out seven and walked one. He was bailed out twice on strikeout-caught stealing double plays.
Francisco Cordero pitched the ninth for his fourth save.
John Lackey (0-3) pitched 6 2-3 innings and allowed three runs on seven hits.
Athletics 7, Mariners 4
In Seattle, Jermaine Dye hit a two-run double in a three-run ninth inning to lead Oakland over Seattle.
The rally spoiled a dramatic comeback by the Mariners, who had won four straight games. Pinch-hitter Dave Hansen hit a three-run homer in the seventh to tie it at 4-all.
Tim Hudson (3-0) is 11-5 lifetime against Seattle, winning five of his last six. He allowed four runs on eight hits. Arthur Rhodes pitched the ninth for his sixth save in seven chances.
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