Bobby Abreu hit a go-ahead two-run single and Vladimir Guerrero hit his first home run of the season, leading the Angels to a testy 5-3 victory over the Red Sox yesterday in Anaheim.
Dustin Moseley (1-0) was charged with three runs and six hits in 5 2/3 innings and struck out three in the finale of a tragic and somber season-opening homestand for the two-time defending AL West champions.
The two benches cleared in the first inning after the Angels took exception when Red Sox ace Josh Beckett threw a pitch over Abreu’s head just as time was being called by plate umpire Paul Schreiber in the first inning.
Rays 11, Orioles 3
In Baltimore, James Shields pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, Evan Longoria hit his major league-leading fifth home run and the Rays averted a three-game sweep.
Mariners 1, Athletics 0
In Oakland, Erik Bedard allowed three hits pitching into the ninth inning, and Mike Sweeney’s run-scoring double broke up a no-hit bid by Trevor Cahill and gave the Mariners a victory.
White Sox 6, Twins 1
In Chicago, Jim Thome hit a two-run homer to break open a pitcher’s duel, Mark Buehrle was dominant into the seventh inning and the White Sox beat the Twins.
Indians 8, Blue Jays 4
In Cleveland, Anthony Reyes pitched six effective innings and the Indians beat the Blue Jays to earn their first victory of the season.
Tigers 6, Rangers 4
In Detroit, Brandon Inge homered and hit a two-run single in a six-run eighth inning and the Tigers rallied to beat the Rangers.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Phillies 7, Rockies 5
In Denver, pinch-hitter Matt Stairs connected for a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Phillies rallied to beat the Rockies.
Padres 6, Giants 1
In San Diego, Chris Young pitched seven strong innings, Nick Hundley had a career-high four hits and the Padres beat Tim Lincecum and the Giants.
Cardinals 3, Astros 0
In St. Louis, Kyle Lohse threw a three-hitter, retiring 24 in a row after giving up a leadoff single on his first pitch of the game, and the Cardinals beat the Astros.
Braves 8, Nationals 5
In Atlanta, Chipper Jones drove in two runs, including a tiebreaking single, and the Braves beat Washington to hand the Nationals their sixth straight loss.
Reds 2, Pirates 0
In Cincinnati, Aaron Harang threw a three-hitter, Brandon Phillips hit a two-run homer and the Reds overcame a triple play by the Pirates for the win.
Dodgers 3, D’backs 1
In Phoenix, Randy Wolf allowed only two hits in seven innings, outpitching Dan Haren to lead the Dodgers to a win.
Cubs 8, Brewers 5
In Milwaukee, Alfonso Soriano smacked the first pitch of the game off the facade in center field for a leadoff home run, and things just got worse from there for Brewers starter Jeff Suppan in the Cubs’ victory.
