RESULTS

* Texas 6, at Chicago 1: Josh Hamilton hit a three-run home run and Hank Blalock added a two-run shot to lead the Rangers.

* at New York 12, Minnesota 4: Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run homer and a run-scoring single as the Yankees won their eighth straight home game.

* at Tampa Bay 4, Oakland 0: Scott Kazmir and two relievers combined on a two-hitter in the left-hander’s first start since winning the All-Star game and rookie Evan Longoria homered for the third consecutive game and drove in two runs.

* at Baltimore 8, Toronto 3: Ramon Hernandez homered for the Orioles, who climbed out of last place in the AL East ahead of Toronto.

* Boston 4, at Seattle 0: Jon Lester carried a shutout into the eighth inning and struggling Jason Varitek hit a two-run homer.

* Detroit 19, at Kansas City 4: Miguel Cabrera matched his career high with five hits and six RBIs.

* Cleveland 5, at Angels 2: Andy Marte, Casey Blake and Jhonny Peralta hit home runs to help end the Angels’ winning streak at five games.