Betancourt slam, DeJesus' four hits lead Royals in rout of Red Sox

Yuniesky Betancourt hit a grand slam to cap a seven-run fourth inning and David DeJesus had four hits as the Royals beat the Red Sox, 12-5, Friday night at Fenway Park.

The Royals had 20 hits off six Boston pitchers, including utilityman Bill Hall, making his first big-league appearance as a pitcher. The Royals pummeled Tim Wakefield for 12 hits and nine runs in 3 2/3 innings.

Red Sox centerfielder Jacoby Ellsbury is back on the 15-day disabled list after he complained of more soreness in his ribs. He missed six weeks and played only three games before experiencing more pain.

White Sox 4, Rays 2

Freddy Garcia outpitched David Price and Alex Rios hit a two-run homer for visiting Chicago.

Blue Jays 5, Orioles 0

Aaron Hill and Vernon Wells hit solo home runs, and Shaun Marcum (5-1) won his fourth straight start for host Toronto.

Twins 2, Rangers 1

Kevin Slowey (6-3) allowed a run in 6 2/3 innings for host Minnesota.

Athletics 5, Tigers 4

Miguel Cabrera's first three-homer game of his career was not enough for host Detroit.

Phillies 3, Marlins 2

Ryan Howard had two hits and scored visiting Philadelphia's first run in 31 innings on a triple by Raul Ibañez, Chase Utley drove in the go-ahead run and the Phillies snapped out of a dreadful slump.

Reds 15, Astros 6

Drew Sutton hit his first grand slam as host Cincinnati powered past Houston.

Cardinals 7, Cubs 1

Ryan Ludwick homered and Chris Carpenter (6-1) went 6 2/3 innings for visiting St. Louis.- AP