Pujols sprains wrist on tag at first

Albert Pujols sprained his left wrist trying to make a tag at first base, but the host St. Louis Cardinals recovered to beat the Kansas City Royals, 5-4, yesterday on Skip Schumaker's ninth-inning homer.

Pujols was 3-for-3 with his 17th home run before leaving in the sixth. He was to be further evaluated Monday.

Red Sox 12, Brewers 3: Kevin Youkilis hit a three-run homer in host Boston's six-run first inning.

Mariners 2, Phillies 0: Jason Vargas (5-4) tossed a three-hitter for his second shutout of the season.

Twins 5, Padres 4: Drew Butera singled in the winner in the bottom of the ninth as Minnesota won its seventh in a row.

Orioles 7, Nationals 4: Mark Reynolds had three hits, including a home run, to help end host Washington's eight-game winning streak.

Braves 4, Rangers 2: Jason Heyward hit a two-run single in the third and Freddie Freeman an RBI double in the seventh to back Jair Jurrjens (9-3).

Tigers 9, Rockies 1: In Denver, Justin Verlander (9-3) allowed four hits in his second straight complete game.

Reds 2, Blue Jays 1: Miguel Cairo hit a two-run homer in the sixth for host Cincinnati.

Athletics 2, Giants 1: Landon Powell hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth, his first homer of the season, for host Oakland.

Indians 5, Pirates 2: Cord Phelps hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th.-- AP