TIGERS 9, MARINERS 7
At Detroit, Magglio Ordonez hit a grand slam in a five-run first inning as Detroit held on for a win over Seattle.
The Tigers scored five runs while being swept in a three-game series at Yankee Stadium last weekend, but matched that total before making their first out against Seattle.
Rookie Rick Porcello (9-6) got the win despite allowing five runs and nine hits in five innings.
Seattle’s Jack Hannahan hit two of the game’s seven home runs.
In other AL action it was:
• Indians 2, Blue Jays 1
• Rays 3, White Sox 2
• Angels 8, Royals 5, 1st game
• Angels 10, Royals 2, 2nd game
In NL action it was:
• Phillies 4, Cubs 1
• Dodgers 12, Reds 3
• Marlins 3, Padres 2
• Astros 11, Cardinals 6
• Braves 8, Giants 1
• Brewers 2, Pirates 0
• Nationals 4, Mets 0
• Diamondbacks 6, Rockies 5
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