Wilson Betemit hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning after Matt Wieters doubled in two runs, and the Orioles rallied to a 5-2 victory over the Athletics yesterday in Baltimore.

Oakland starter Bartolo Colon took a four-hit shutout into the ninth without allowing a runner past second base. After J.J. Hardy led off with an infield hit and Nick Markakis struck out, Adam Jones hit a chopper down the third-base line that Colon fielded before throwing wildly to first. The single and error put runners at second and third.

Grant Balfour (0-1) relieved and promptly gave up a double to left by Wieters that bounced off the wall in left-center. After Chris Davis received an intentional walk, Betemit drove a 3-1 pitch to right-center that bounced off the top of the wall — a home run, according to the ground rules at Camden Yards.

Rays 5, Rangers 2

In Arlington, David Price (4-1) beat Texas for the first time in 10 career starts as Tampa Bay became the first team to take a series from the Rangers this season. Fernando Rodney loaded the bases with two outs in the ninth, then jammed Ian Kinsler on a soft liner back to the mound for his seventh save.

Indians 4, Angels 0

In Cleveland, Derek Lowe (4-1) pitched three-hit ball into the eighth inning as the Indians beat Ervin Santana (0-5) and the Angels.

Lowe retired 12 batters on ground balls, including Albert Pujols three times. Pujols also struck out against Chris Perez, extending his career-long homerless streak to 117 at-bats.

White Sox 4, Red Sox 1

In Chicago, Gavin Floyd (2-3) carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Adam Dunn hit a two-run homer and the White Sox snapped a five-game skid. Dustin Pedroia singled with one out in the seventh for Boston’s first hit of the game.

Twins 7, Royals 4

In Minneapolis, Josh Willingham had three hits and the Twins snapped a

. six-game skid. Jason Marquis (2-0) threw six strong innings for Minnesota, which also got three hits and a pair of RBIs from Danny Valencia.

Blue Jays 7, Mariners 2

In Toronto, Edwin Encarnacion hit his third home run in three games, and Henderson Alvarez won for the first time since August.

Giants 4, Padres 1

In San Francisco, Pablo Sandoval homered to back Madison Bumgarner’s fourth straight victory. Bumgarner (4-1) struck out a season-best six in 7 2/3 innings.

Dodgers 2, Nationals 0

In Los Angeles, Chris Capuano (3-0) struck out nine while combining with two relievers on a four-hitter, and the Dodgers (14-5) completed a three-game sweep.

Brewers 3, Cardinals 2

In St. Louis, Zack Greinke (3-1) worked six strong innings as Milwaukee avoided a three-game sweep.

Braves 4, Pirates 3

In Atlanta, Tim Hudson lasted five innings in his return from offseason back surgery as the Braves beat Pittsburgh.

Cubs 5, Phillies 1

In Philadelphia, Matt Garza (2-1) pitched one-hit ball for seven shutout innings and struck out 10 for Chicago.

Reds 6, Astros 5

In Cincinnati, Jay Bruce’s fourth home run in four games, a tie-breaking shot in the eighth inning, lifted Cincinnati.

D’backs 8, Marlins 4

In Miami, Wade Miley (3-0) held Miami hitless until the sixth inning as Arizona beat Josh Johnson (0-3).