Brett Lawrie hit the game’s first pitch for one of Toronto’s four homers and the Blue Jays tagged Jon Lester for a career-worst 11 runs in a 15-7 victory that completed a three-game sweep over the last-place Red Sox yesterday in Boston.

J.P. Arencibia, Rajai Davis and Travis Snider also homered for the Blue Jays. Lester (5-8) allowed a career-high four homers and nine hits. He was booed off the field after being pulled with no outs in the fifth.

Tigers 6, White Sox 4

In Detroit, Miguel Cabrera homered twice, reaching the 300 mark for his career and helping the Tigers finish a three-game sweep of the Chisox, losers of five straight..

Angels 7, Rangers 4

In Anaheim, Albert Pujols and Bobby Wilson homered, and Mike Trout scored a run in his 14th consecutive game to set an AL rookie record.

Twins 7, Royals 5

In Kansas City, Ryan Doumit homered from both sides of the plate for Minnesota.

Nationals 9, Braves 2

In Washington, Ryan Zimmerman homered twice and drove in three runs for the Nats.

Pirates 3, Marlins 0

In Pittsburgh, Pedro Alvarez homered and the surging Pirates won their fifth straight.

Phillies 4, Giants 3 (12)

Jimmy Rollins’ RBI single in the 12th snapped a seven-game home skid.

Cardinals 7, Cubs 0

In St. Louis, Lance Lynn won his 12th game, and Matt Holliday and Carlos Beltran homered on consecutive pitches.

D’backs 8, Astros 2

In Phoenix, Jason Kubel homered for the sixth time in five games for Arizona.