Yankees end 6-game losing skid

May 11, 2008

DETROIT - Derek Jeter hit his first homer of the season, Darrell Rasner pitched six-plus strong innings and the New York Yankees ended a six-game losing streak to the Detroit Tigers with a 5-2 victory Saturday. Rasner (2-0) gave up two runs and four hits, departing after Magglio Ordonez's leadoff single in the seventh. Three relievers finished, with Joba Chamberlain pitching the eighth and Mariano Rivera the ninth for his 10th save in 10 chances.

Red Sox 5, Twins 2

MINNEAPOLIS -- The Boston Red Sox got an unexpected power surge from their lineup to help Daisuke Matsuzaka remain undefeated with a win over the Minnesota Twins.

Rays 2, Angels 0

ST. PETERSBURG -- Scott Kazmir pitched six scoreless innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels to hand Joe Saunders his first loss of the season. Kazmir (1-1) held the Angels to a single and two doubles in his second start since missing all of April with a left elbow strain suffered during spring training.

Indians 12, Blue Jays 0

CLEVELAND -- Grady Sizemore homered twice and drove in five runs and the Cleveland Indians routed Toronto to hand the Blue Jays their fourth straight loss.

Rangers 6, Athletics 4

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Milton Bradley homered and drove in three runs as the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics for their fifth straight win, despite having their shutout streak end at 33 innings.

Orioles 6, Royals 5

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kevin Millar hit a three-run homer and finished with three hits to help the Baltimore Orioles beat Kansas City on a rainy night for their 12th straight victory over the Royals.

From Wire Reports