Monday’s results

Orioles 6, Tigers 2: At Baltimore, Daniel Cabrera allowed two runs in 7 2/3 innings, Kevin Millar homered in a four-run third, and the Orioles began the home portion of their schedule by defeating Detroit. Melvin Mora had two hits, scored a run and drove in one for Baltimore, who has won three of four after an 0-3 start.

Yankees 8, Twins 2: At Minneapolis, Bobby Abreu drove in four runs, Alex Rodriguez homered again and New York beat Minnesota. Abreu went 3 for 5 with a two-run homer, Jorge Posada hit a two-run double, and Derek Jeter had three hits and scored two runs. Johnny Damon had two hits in his first start in a week due to a calf strain.

Blue Jays 9, Royals 1: At Toronto, A.J. Burnett and three relievers combined on a four-hitter and Vernon Wells homered to lead the Blue Jays over Kansas City. Lyle Overbay hit a three-run double for East-leading Toronto, who has averaged seven runs a game in the first six games.

Rangers 8, Devil Rays 4: At Arlington, Texas, Ian Kinsler went 4 for 4 and drove home the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning for Texas in its victory over Tampa Bay. Brandon McCarthy allowed two runs and five hits over six innings in his first home start for Texas since being traded from the White Sox this winter for top pitching prospect John Danks.

White Sox 4, Athletics 1: At Oakland, Calif., Scott Podsednik broke a tie with his fifth-inning solo homer, Jim Thome hit a tying solo shot an inning earlier and Chicago spoiled the Athletics’ home opener. Thome and Podsenik each went 3 for 4 at the plate. Jose Contreras pitched six effective innings for the White Sox.

Associated Press