After Baltimore took a 5-0 lead in the sixth, however, Loewen (2-3) began to struggle. He opened the seventh by walking Alex Rodriguez on four pitches, then walked Jason Giambi. After a visit to the mound by manager Sam Perlozzo, the former No. 1 draft pick struck out Jorge Posada before being lifted.
Athletics 5, Mariners 2
At Seattle, Dan Haren pitched seven strong innings, and the Athletics won their 11th straight game over the Mariners.
Angels 10, Rangers 3
At Anaheim, California, Juan Rivera homered and drove in four runs, Garret Anderson had three RBIs, and the Angels ended a three-game skid with a victory over Texas.
White Sox 7, Blue Jays 1
At Toronto, Javier Vazquez struck out a season-high 13 in eight innings, Paul Konerko drove in four runs and the White Sox handed the Blue Jays their seventh straight loss.
Devil Rays 8, Red Sox 5
At St Petersburg, Florida, Casey Fossum held his former team to one run in six innings and Greg Atherton homered and drove in two runs, leading Tampa Bay past Boston.
Twins 14, Royals 3
At Kansas City, Missouri, Justin Morneau hit a three-run homer, Carlos Silva won his fourth straight decision and the Twins beat the Royals.
Tigers 4, Indians 3
At Detroit, Ivan Rodriguez hit a game-winning two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning off struggling reliever Fausto Carmona to give the Tigers a victory over the Indians. With Placido Polanco on first, Rodriguez connected on Carmona's first pitch for his ninth homer.
National League
Mark Prior won his first game of the season, allowing two earned runs in 5 2-3 innings, and the Chicago Cubs defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-5 on Saturday.
Reds 8, Braves 6
At Cincinnati, Brandon Phillips homered twice and drove in four runs to lead the Reds over Atlanta.
Mets 4, Phillies 3
At New York, Endy Chavez hit a two-run double in a three-run sixth inning, and the Mets beat the Phillies.
Cardinals 4, Brewers 3
At St Louis, Albert Pujols hit his first home run in 10 games to help the Cardinals end their second eight-game losing streak of the season with a victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Dodgers 10, Marlins 2
At Miami, Rafael Furcal hit a three-run triple, Chad Billingsley struck out seven in six strong innings and Los Angeles won its eighth straight game.
Astros 9, Diamondbacks 3
At Phoenix, One day after his 44th birthday, Roger Clemens earned his 344th career victory.
Rockies 2, Giants 1, 11 innings
At San Francisco, Clint Barmes' RBI single in the 11th inning lifted the Rockies over the Giants.
Padres 6, Nationals 3
At San Diego, Trevor Hoffman set a major league record with his 11th 30-save season and the San Diego Padres defeated the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Saturday night.
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