Justin Verlander took a shutout into the eighth inning as the Tigers beat the Red Sox 3-0 to get a split of yesterday’s day-night doubleheader in Detroit.
Verlander (5-3) allowed four hits and walked two in 7 2/3 innings, throwing a career-high 132 pitches. Josh Beckett (4-2) took his first loss since April 5.
The loss snapped a five-game winning streak for the Red Sox, who have won 13 of 16.
David Ortiz had a pinch-hit homer in the ninth inning off Jose Valverde to give the Red Sox a 4-3 victory in the opener.
Rays 7, Indians 0
In St. Petersburg, Fla., Jeremy Hellickson (6-3) pitched seven impressive innings and John Jaso homered for the Rays.
Rangers 7, Royals 6
In Arlington, Texas, Mike Napoli slid under the catcher’s tag on Elvis Andrus’ two-out single in the ninth inning, giving the Rangers a come-from-behind victory.
Blue Jays 13, White Sox 4
In Toronto, Aaron Hill hit his first career grand slam, Corey Patterson added a two-run shot and the Blue Jays rolled.
Angels 6, Twins 5
In Minneapolis, Erick Aybar had three hits and three RBIs to lead the Angels. The Twins dropped to a major league-worst 17-34.
A’s 6, Orioles 4
In Oakland, Josh Willingham hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Athletics completed their first three-game sweep this season.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Braves 2, Reds 1
In Atlanta, Jair Jurrjens outpitched Johnny Cueto, Martin Prado hit a two-run homer and threw out the potential tying run at the plate on a questionable play in the eighth inning, and the Braves edged the Reds.
Brewers 6, Giants 0
In Milwaukee, Yovani Gallardo (7-2) allowed four hits over eight innings, and the Brewers wrapped up an 8-1 homestand.
Cardinals 4, Rockies 3
In Denver, Kyle Lohse (7-2) pitched six solid innings and Jon Jay hit a two-run homer, helping the Cardinals.
Dodgers 8, Marlins 0
In Los Angeles, Clayton Kershaw pitched a two-hitter and struck out 10 for his second career shutout, and the Dodgers cruised.
Cubs 3, Pirates 2
In Chicago, Aramis Ramirez ended a 155-at-bat home run drought as the Cubs won a rain-delayed game.
POSEY DONE FOR YEAR
Giants catcher Buster Posey is out for the season after having surgery yesterday to repair three torn ligaments in his ankle sustained in a collision with the Marlins’ Scott Cousins at home plate last week. Posey had two screws inserted into his lower leg to stabilize the ankle.
