Tigers 8, Nationals 4
At Washington, Detroit wrapped up the three-game series by pounding the Washington pitching staff yet again to give Jeremy Bonderman his eighth straight victory.
Detroit, which averaged better than 10 runs in the series, scored five runs in the sixth against Washington's bullpen. Carlos Guillen had two hits, including a home run in the fourth.
Twins 6, Mets 2
At New York, Torii Hunter hit a two-run homer and Scott Baker pitched five effective innings for Minnesota against the New York Mets.
Joe Mauer also drove in two runs for Minnesota, which won two of three in its first series at Shea Stadium since 2002. Baker (2-2) allowed two runs and seven hits.
Red Sox 11, Braves 0
At Atlanta, Julian Tavarez pitched seven scoreless innings for Boston, which homered three times in the first two innings to beat Atlanta.
J.D. Drew homered on the fourth pitch of the game from Buddy Carlyle (1-2). The Red Sox had five homers in all, and 10 of their 15 hits were for extra bases.
Rockies 6, Yankees 1
At Denver, Jeff Francis struck out a career-high nine in seven innings, and Matt Holliday homered and drove in three runs to lead Colorado past New York.
By taking the first two games against the Yankees, the Rockies won a club-record sixth straight series and improved to 8-0-1 in their last nine series, the best stretch in franchise history. They are a major league-best 19-7 since May 22.
Orioles 7, Padres 1
At San Diego, rookie Jeremy Guthrie allowed four hits over eight innings and Baltimore beat San Diego to snap a nine-game losing streak.
It was the first win for interim manager Dave Trembley. He replaced Sam Perlozzo, who was fired on Monday.
Mariners 7, Pirates 0
At Seattle, Jeff Weaver threw a four-hitter as Seattle trounced Pittsburgh to end a six-game losing streak.
Weaver (1-6) entered the game winless in eight starts with a 10.97 ERA. He retired 16 consecutive Pirates at one point and pitched a complete game for the first time in two years. Weaver struck out a season-high five and walked two.
Angels 8, Astros 4
At Anaheim, California, Vladimir Guerrero's three-run homer was the only hit in Los Angeles' six-run seventh inning.
Cardinals 7, Royals 6, 14 innings
At St. Louis, Ryan Ludwick homered leading off the bottom of the 14th inning as St. Louis edged Kansas City.
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