Red Sox pounce on Yankees' pitching

Giants second baseman Ray Durham throws out Alex Cora of the Dodgers during the sixth inning in Los Angeles, Friday. PHOTO: AP

American League
Bill Mueller hit a three-run shot for one of Boston's four homers and the Red Sox routed the New York Yankees 11-2 Friday night in their first game at Yankee Stadium since last year's thrilling American League championship series.

Kevin Millar, Mark Bellhorn, and Manny Ramirez also homered for the Red Sox, who roughed up Jose Contreras (0-2).

"It was bad. We didn't play well at all," said New York's Derek Jeter, who went 0-for-4 and struck out twice. "It's been a rough beginning for a lot of people."

Derek Lowe (2-1) took a shutout into the seventh for Boston, allowing two runs on six hits over six innings.

After going 1-for-17 in Boston last weekend, Alex Rodriguez had two hits but was booed after a pair of groundouts.

"That's fine, I like it. Maybe it's a little wake-up call," Rodriguez said. "They want to cheer you. You've just got to give them reason to."

The Red Sox have won four of five meetings this season, including three of four at Fenway Park last weekend.

Kazuo Matsui of the Mets prepares to bunt against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois, Friday. The Cubs defeated the Mets 3-1. PHOTO: AFP

Tigers 17, Indians 3

In Detroit, Brandon Inge had a triple and a grand slam in an 11-run sixth inning for Detroit.

The Tigers, which led 4-3 entering the sixth, took advantage of seven walks in the inning.

Jeremy Bonderman (2-1) allowed three runs, five hits and five walks in five innings.

Jason Davis (0-2) lost to the Tigers for the second time in six days.

It was the most runs at Comerica Park, which opened in 2000, topping a 16-3 win over Toronto on June 13, 2000.

Orioles 11, Blue Jays 3

In Baltimore, Eric DuBose pitched seven strong innings, and Baltimore roughed up former teammate Josh Towers.

Jay Gibbons homered, and Brian Roberts had three hits and two RBIs for the Orioles, who had 15 hits and have won seven of eight. Four of those wins have come against the Blue Jays, who are off to the worst start in franchise history (4-12).

DuBose (2-2) allowed two runs and five hits, striking out three and walking two. He retired the last 12 batters.

Towers (0-1), who pitched for Baltimore in 2001 and 2002, allowed seven runs -- four earned -- and eight hits in four innings.

White Sox 3, Devil Rays 2

In Chicago, Joe Crede hit a game-winning sacrifice fly in the 10th inning after three key miscues by Tampa Bay.

An error, a balk and a wild pitch helped the White Sox load the bases off Danny Baez (0-1), allowing Crede to drive in Magglio Ordonez with a deep fly to right field.

Billy Koch (1-0) pitched a scoreless 10th.

Twins 7, Royals 5

In Kansas City, Missouri, Michael Ryan's RBI single in the ninth highlighted a three-run rally for Minnesota.

Corey Koskie had a two-run triple in the eighth and a sacrifice fly in the ninth as the Twins scored six times in the final two innings to erase a 5-1 deficit. Koskie also had two doubles.

The Twins have won four straight against Kansas City.

J.C. Romero (1-0) got the last out in the eighth and first in the ninth. Joe Nathan got the final two outs for his fifth save in five opportunities.

Curtis Leskanic (0-2) failed to protect a 5-4 lead in the ninth.

Angels 12, Athletics 2

In Oakland, California, Jose Guillen hit a three-run homer and Troy Glaus added a two-run shot as Anaheim beat up on Barry Zito (2-2) and Oakland.

The 2002 AL Cy Young pitching award winner allowed a career-worst nine runs on 10 hits and saw his ERA rise from 3.32 to 6.26 in four sub-par innings.

The Angels' Vladimir Guerrero doubled twice among his three hits and drove in a run. Darin Erstad had three hits and three RBIs.

Jarrod Washburn (3-1) allowed five hits and two runs in five innings.

Rangers 10, Mariners 8

In Arlinton, Texas, Hank Blalock keyed a four-run fourth inning with a two-run double and Laynce Nix drove in two runs in the seventh as Texas edged Seattle.

Seattle's Scott Spiezio went 3-for-6 with a two-run homer, but was struck out by Francisco Cordero with the tying runs on first and second to end the game.

The Rangers' David Dellucci and Kevin Mench homered, and Alfonso Soriano had three hits. Texas is over .500 (9-8) after 17 games for the first time since 1999.

Rangers starter Ryan Drese (1-0) allowed three runs and seven hits in 5 2-3 innings.

Joel Pineiro (1-2) allowed seven runs and 11 hits over six innings in a game delayed for one hour, 32 minutes by rain.

National League

Greg Maddux earned his first victory since rejoining his original team, and Moises Alou and Todd Walker homered to lift the Chicago Cubs over the New York Mets 3-1 Friday.

Maddux (1-2) gave up seven hits, but only one run in seven innings, striking out eight while walking just one. His ERA dropped from 8.62 to 6.35.

"You look up and we've won nine games and we haven't won any that you've played in," Maddux said.

Mike Cameron homered and the Mets outhit the Cubs 8-4. But New York stranded seven runners and didn't have a runner in scoring position after the third inning.

"The third inning was probably the ball game," Mets manager Art Howe said.

"Maddux can get the ground ball when he needs it. He knows how to manage the game. He knows how to stop the bleeding."

Jae Seo (0-3) lost despite allowing four hits in six innings.

Reds 6, Pirates 4

In Pittsburgh, Adam Dunn hit a three-run homer in the fifth to give Cincinnati the lead and the Reds bullpen made up for a rough start from Paul Wilson.

Dunn's homer off Kip Wells (2-2) traveled 431 feet (129 meters) over the right-field stands.

The Reds relievers pitched four scoreless innings to pick up Wilson (3-0), who allowed four runs and nine hits in five innings.

Danny Graves finished for his eight save in 10 opportunities.

Braves 6, Marlins 1

In Miami, Atlanta roughed up Josh Beckett for the second time in a week.

J.D. Drew and Adam LaRoche drove in two runs apiece and the Braves improved to 4-0 against Florida this season. The rest of the league is 1-11 against the defending world champions.

Beckett (1-2), the World Series Most Valuable Player, gave up six hits and six runs in five innings and lost his second straight start.

Russ Ortiz (2-2) overcame early wildness to beat the Marlins for the second straight time. He allowed a run on four hits and six walks, leaving after 6 1-3 innings.

Phillies 8, Expos 6

In Montreal, Bobby Abreu had four extra-base hits and five RBIs, and Jim Thome homered for a third straight game to lead Philadelphia.

Kevin Millwood (2-2) got his second straight win against the Expos despite blowing a four-run lead. He allowed five runs -- three earned -- and 10 hits in six innings. Billy Wagner pitched the ninth for his fifth save in six chances.

Chad Bentz (0-2) took the loss in relief.

Montreal had been the first team to score four runs or fewer in its first 16 games since the 1968 Chicago White Sox.

Brewers 2, Cardinals 1

In Milwaukee, Craig Counsell hit a bases-loaded single in the ninth inning to send the Cardinals to their first road loss this season.

Brooks Kieschnick (1-0) pitched 2 2-3 hitless innings in relief for the win.

Steve Kline (0-1) blew a strong effort by Chris Carpenter. The Cardinal starter, who missed all of last season while recovering from right shoulder surgery, struck out five in six innings, allowing five hits.

The Cardinals' 6-0 road start was their best since winning 12 straight road games at the start of the 1941 season.

Astros 13, Rockies 7

In Denver, Mike Lamb had four hits and drove in a career-high six runs to help Houston halt a three-game losing streak.

Orlando Palmeiro and Craig Biggio hit two-run homers for the Astros, who improved to 6-1 on the road but are just 4-6 at home.

Brandon Duckworth (1-0) allowed four runs and five hits, winning for the first time since last July 31.

Jason Jennings (1-2) allowed 10 runs and eight hits in five innings.

Royce Clayton and Charles Johnson homered for Colorado.

Diamondback 5, Padres 2

In Phoenix, Richie Sexson hit a tiebreaking three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning as Arizona downed San Diego.

Padres starter Adam Eaton (1-1) intentionally walked Luis Gonzalez to get to Sexson, who lined the first pitch 428 feet to center field.

Koplove (2-1) pitched two scoreless innings to get the victory. Matt Mantei retired the side in the ninth to snap a string of two blown saves in a row.

Arizona's Danny Bautista extended his hitting streak to 15 games with a single in the seventh.