Justin Verlander allowed four hits in eight innings, Ryan Raburn homered and the Tigers beat the Red Sox 2-0 yesterday at Fenway Park to avert a four-game sweep.

Verlander (13-6) struck out eight and walked one, retiring 16 of the last 19 batters he faced. Fernando Rodney pitched the ninth for his 24th save.

Royals 5, Twins 4

In Minneapolis, Gil Meche gave up four runs in five innings in his return from the disabled list, and the Royals won their first three-game series since the end of June.

Rangers 4, Indians 1

In Cleveland, Scott Feldman (12-4) pitched six sharp innings and Josh Hamilton had four hits, including a go-ahead two-run double for the Rangers.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Phillies 6, Cubs 1

In Chicago, Cliff Lee won his third straight start since joining the Phillies, and the NL East leaders beat the slumping Cubs for their first sweep at Wrigley Field in 25 years.

Brewers 12, Padres 9

In Milwaukee, Prince Fielder and backup catcher Mike Rivera each hit two home runs, and the struggling Brewers built a big lead before hanging on to beat the Padres.

Rockies 10, Pirates 1

In Denver, Jason Marquis allowed three hits over seven innings, Troy Tulowitzki and Clint Barmes homered and the Rockies finished off a winning series.

Marlins 9, Astros 2

In Miami, Jorge Cantu and Ronny Paulino homered, and Florida won its sixth game in the last seven tries.

Reds 7, Nationals 0

In Cincinnati, Jonny Gomes homered in his first three at-bats to back Bronson Arroyo’s two-hitter for the Reds.