Johnny Damon hit a two-run homer with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning, giving the Rays a 4-3 victory over the Twins last night in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Carl Pavano pitched eight shutout innings for the Twins, but was denied the victory when closer Joe Nathan gave up a two-run double to Matt Joyce in the ninth. Minnesota regained the lead in the 10th on Danny Valencia’s RBI single off Kyle Farnsworth (0-1).

After the game, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said catcher Joe Mauer will be going on the 15-day DL because of leg weakness.

Royals 5, Mariners 1 (7½)

In Kansas City, Mo., Bruce Chen (2-0) pitched eight strong innings, Wilson Betemit and Alex Gordon drove in two runs apiece and the Royals beat Seattle in a rain-shortened game.

Tigers 3, Athletics 0

In Oakland, Calif., Detroit left-hander Phil Coke, a former Yankee, and two relievers combined on a three-hitter, Ryan Raburn hit a two-out RBI double in the seventh inning to break a scoreless tie and the Tigers held on for a win over the Athletics.

Phillies 4, Nationals 0

In Washington, Cliff Lee (2-1) struck out 12 in a three-hit shutout. He walked one and faced just 30 batters.

Cardinals 9, Dodgers 5

In Los Angeles, Albert Pujols homered for the second time this season and Matt Holliday drove in three runs to lead the Cardinals.

Brewers 4, Pirates 1

In Pittsburgh, Randy Wolf (1-2) had 10 strikeouts as the Brewers won their fourth straight game.

Marlins 6, Braves 5

In Atlanta, John Buck drove in the go-ahead run with a seventh-inning single for the Braves.

Astros 1, Padres 0

In Houston, Bud Norris and the Houston bullpen combined on a three-hitter.