Mocked and booed relentlessly just a few days ago, the Red Sox are suddenly back in the good graces of Boston fans — at least for now.

The Red Sox increased their modest winning streak to three with a 12-1 rout of the Cleveland Indians yesterday in Boston.

“You start putting runs on the board and winning, everyone’s going to get excited,” said Jarrod Saltalamacchia, who homered during a six-run seventh inning and drove in five runs.

Rookie Will Middlebrooks hit his fourth homer for the Red Sox, who have rebounded from a 1-8 skid with three straight wins.

Rangers 13, Angels 6

In Arlington, Texas, Nelson Cruz hit his third career grand slam, Josh Hamilton drove in three runs and the Rangers beat the Angels to hand Jered Weaver his first loss.

Rays 9, Orioles 8

In Baltimore, Elliot Johnson and Ben Zobrist homered, Carlos Pena ended an extended slump with two doubles and two RBIs, and the Rays outslugged the Orioles.

Twins 4, Blue Jays 3

In Minneapolis, Scott Diamond pitched seven shutout innings, Brian Dozier hit his first career homer and the Twins held on to top the Blue Jays.

Tigers 3, Athletics 1

In Oakland, Calif., Justin Verlander struck out eight to win his fourth straight decision and the Tigers beat the Athletics to salvage a series split.

Royals 9, White Sox 1

In Chicago, Jeff Francoeur hit his first homer of the season, pinch-hitter Johnny Giavotella had a two-run double and the Royals blasted the White Sox.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Reds 9, Nationals 6

In Cincinnati, Joey Votto hit a grand slam in the ninth inning for his third home run of the game, rallying the Reds past the Nationals.

Phillies 3, Padres 2

In Philadelphia, Cole Hamels was stellar on the mound in his return from a five-game suspension, working seven innings of one-run ball to help the Phillies defeat the Padres.

Braves 7, Cardinals 4

In St. Louis, Jason Heyward ended a 10-pitch at-bat with a bases-clearing double in third inning, helping the Braves top the Cardinals to complete a three-game sweep.

Dodgers 11, Rockies 5

In Los Angeles, Bobby Abreu hit a three-run double and A.J. Ellis added a three-run homer during a sixth-inning rally as the Dodgers belted the Rockies.

Giants 7, Diamondbacks 3

In Phoenix, Melky Cabrera singled four times to extend his hitting streak to 11 games as the Giants defeated the Diamondbacks.

Cubs 8, Brewers 2

In Milwaukee, Ian Stewart hit a solo homer and scored the go-ahead run on an error, helping the Cubs beat the Brewers.

Pirates 3, Astros 2

In Pittsburgh, Josh Harrison’s 12th-inning single drove in Clint Barmes and the Pirates came back for a victory over the Astros.