Thursday’s games

White Sox 2, Twins 1: At Minneapolis, Carlos Lee hit a two-run homer, Jon Garland pitched seven strong innings and Chicago completed a three-game sweep of Minnesota. The White Sox, who moved two games ahead of Minnesota in the A.L. Central, have won six of seven at the Metrodome this year. Chicago is nine games over .500, matching its season high. Garland (6-5) won for the first time in five starts since June 4, scattering seven hits while walking three and striking out two. Damaso Marte got six outs for his fourth save. He struck out Joe Mauer with a runner on second to end it.

Indians 7, Tigers 6 (10): At Detroit, Jody Gerut’s home run in the 10th inning sent Cleveland to a victory over Detroit, ending the Tigers’ six-game winning streak.

Blue Jays 14, Devil Rays 0: At St. Petersburg, Fla., Eric Hinske drove in three runs and had three of Toronto’s season-high 20 hits, leading Miguel Batista and the Blue Jays to a victory over Tampa Bay.

Athletics 7, Angels 3: At Oakland, Calif., Damian Miller hit two of Oakland’s five home runs, and the Athletics completed a three-game sweep of Anaheim. Kirk Saarloos (1-0) pitched five-plus shutout innings in a spot start, receiving a standing ovation when he left following back-to-back singles in the sixth inning.

Orioles 3, Royals 2: At Kansas City, Mo., Rafael Palmeiro homered and David Newhan drove in the go-ahead run in a three-run seventh inning, leading Baltimore to a victory over the Royals.