Thursday’s A.L.results

Tigers 4, Twins 3: At Minneapolis, Brandon Inge’s 10th-inning double off Joe Nathan drove in Timo Perez, pushing Detroit past Minnesota to complete a three-game sweep of the defending Central division champions. Placido Polanco and Gary Sheffield hit back-to-back RBI doubles in the seventh inning for the Tigers, who have baseball’s best record.

Angels 3, Devil Rays 0: At St. Petersburg, Fla., Kelvim Escobar won his career-best fifth consecutive decision and Garret Anderson drove in two runs to help the West Division-leading Los Angeles Angels avoid a three-game sweep with a victory over Tampa Bay. Escobar (11-3) gave up nine hits while striking out five in 7 2/3 innings. He hasn’t lost in eight starts since May 31.

Blue Jays 3, Yankees 2: At New York, Greg Zaun’s RBI single in the seventh inning broke a 2-all tie and gave Toronto a win over the Yankees, ending New York’s five-game winning streak. Dustin McGowan (6-5) earned the win for the Blue Jays, allowing two runs on four hits in seven innings.

White Sox 4, Red Sox 2: At Boston, A.J. Pierzynski went 3 for 4 with three RBIs, leading Chicago to a victory over plummeting Boston. Javier Vazquez (7-5) allowed two runs, nine hits and two walks while striking out five in 6 1/3 innings to win his fourth consecutive decision.

Indians 7, Rangers 5: At Arlington, C.C. Sabathia became the first 13-game winner in the major leagues this season despite another shaky start, getting help from Grady Sizemore’s long tiebreaking home run in Cleveland’s victory over Texas. Ben Francisco and Trot Nixon drove in two runs apiece for the Indians.

Associated Press