American League Recap: 8/8

Orioles 9, Rangers 1

Kevin Millar’s 2 Home runs highlighted an Orioles 9 run night behind Ace Jeremy Guthrie. Guthrie went 7 innings, allowing 5 hits, 1 walk and 1 run while striking out 4. Rangers starter Luis Mendoza didn’t do as well, going 3 innings allowing 6 hits, 1 walk and 5 runs while striking out 1.

Athletics 4, Tigers 2

Marcus Thames’ 2 run home run in the 2nd put the Tigers ahead, but was not enough as the Tigers fell to the A’s 4 to 2. Brad Ziegler picked up his first career save, pitching 2 scoreless innings, walking 2 and striking out to. This extends his career opening 35 IP scoreless streak to 37 IP.

Indians 5, Blue Jays 2

The Tribe’s 3 run outburst in the 4th put them ahead 3-0, which ultimately lead to their 5-2 win. Ex-Cardinal Anthony Reyes picked up the win, pitching 6 1/3 innings, allowing 7 hits, 1 walk, 1 run, and striking out 4. Jensen Lewis picked up his 1st career save with a perfect 9th inning.

Twins 4, Royals 1

Kansas City picked up 11 hits along the way, but only scored 1 on a David DeJesus RBI single in the 6th. However, this was not enough as the Twins had already scored 3 in the 3rd, and picked up an insurance run in the 9th. Joe Nathan closed it out for a shaky save, pitching 1 inning and allowing 2 hits.

White Sox 5, Red Sox 3

In the Battle of the Sox, the White Sox came out on top today with a 5-3 victory. Going into the 8th down 4-0, the Red Sox’ Dustin Pedroia hit a 3 run home run to put them within one. However, Carlos Quentin hit a home run in the bottom of the inning for an insurance run, it was his AL leading 31st home run.

Angels 10, Yankees 5

Torii Hunter lead the way for the Angels, going 4-for-5 with a home run and 4 RBI. Jered Weaver picked up his 10th win of the year, pitching 6 innings, allowing 7 hits, 5 runs, 2 walks and 2 HR while striking out 3. Yankees Starter Ian Kennedy fell to 0-4, pitching 2 innings, allowing 9 hits, 5 runs, and 1 walk while striking out 1.

Rays 5, Mariners 3

Sparked by a solo Home Run by Pena in the 2nd, and a 4 run 3rd inning, the AL East Leading Rays widened there lead with a 5-3 win over the lowly Mariners. Seattle Prospect Wladimir Balentien went 2-for-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI. James Shields picked up his 10th win, and Troy Percival his 25th save in the Rays Victory.