Hudson deals into ninth, homers

Tim Hudson pitched eight scoreless innings and hit his second career home run in the Braves' 2-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays last night in Atlanta.

Hudson (6-6) allowed two hits, one walk and struck out a season-high eight, including the 1,600th of his career.

Toronto's Jose Bautista went 0-for-4 to snap a streak of reaching base in 24 straight games.

Red Sox 14, Padres 5: Adrian Gonzalez drove in three runs with a single and double against his former team in a 10-run seventh inning for the host Red Sox.

Rockies 8, Indians 7: Jason Giambi hit a three-run homer that traveled 440 feet to help boost the visiting Rockies to their fifth win in six games.

Rangers 8, Astros 3: Josh Hamilton hit a two-run triple for the host Rangers.

Orioles 8, Pirates 3: Jake Arrieta (9-4) moved into a tie for the American League lead in wins for visiting Baltimore.

Cubs 6, White Sox 3: Carlos Peña hit a three-run homer for the visiting Cubs

Rays 8, Brewers 4: Jeff Niemann (2-4) pitched six scoreless innings after spending 45 days on the disabled list with a lower-back sprain to boost the visiting Rays.

McCourt thwarted

Commissioner Bud Selig has rejected a proposed $3-billion television deal between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Fox that voids a recent divorce settlement between team owner Frank McCourt and his estranged wife, Jamie McCourt.-- AP