Bronx, NY -- Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - Carl Pavano was stellar on the mound to win his first game at Yankee Stadium since April 26, 2005, as New York edged Toronto, 2-1, in the opener of a three-game set. Pavano (2-0) yielded just a run on three hits over six innings to notch his second victory in as many tries since being recalled last Saturday for a start against Baltimore. It was just the 21st start for the oft-injured right-hander since signing a four-year deal worth close to $40 million prior to the start of the 2005 campaign. Bobby Abreu went 2-for-4, scored a run and had an RBI for the Yankees, who have won two straight to remain six games behind Boston in the Wild Card race. The Red Sox beat the White Sox on Friday. Jason Giambi drove in the other run for New York. A.J. Burnett (16-10) was the hard-luck loser as he pitched all eight innings and was touched for just two runs on seven hits while fanning eight and walking one batter. Marco Scutaro drove in the lone run for Toronto, which has dropped three straight and six of nine overall. Travis Snider, who had his contract purchased by the club from Triple-A Syracuse following Thursday's loss, went 1-for-3 with a double and scored a run in defeat.

Final Score: Seattle 3, Cleveland 2

Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - Felix Hernandez tossed six solid innings, and Raul Ibanez homered and drove in all the Seattle runs, as the Mariners snapped Cleveland's 10-game winning streak with a 3-2 win over the Indians. Hernandez (9-8) gave up just two runs on six hits and four walks, while striking out seven, and picked up the win in the opener of this three-game set. Roy Corcoran threw two scoreless innings of relief, and J.J. Putz tossed a perfect ninth to pick up his 10th save. Ibanez and Yuniesky Betancourt each finished 2-for-4 for Seattle, which has won five of seven. Cleveland came into the game with its first 10-game win streak since April 2002, but tumbled to the loss after Jeremy Sowers (2-7) gave up three runs on seven hits in five innings, with no walks and no strikeouts. Shin-Soo Choo finished 2-for-2 with a double, two walks and one RBI. Catcher Victor Martinez was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Friday, and started at first base, going 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored.

Final Score: Tampa Bay 14, Baltimore 3

St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - Ben Zobrist smacked a grand slam and Cliff Floyd drove in five runs as the Tampa Bay Rays crushed the Baltimore Orioles 14-3 in the first of three weekend games at Tropicana Field. The win guarantees the Rays their first winning season in franchise history, as the club now stands at 82-51 after winning five of their last seven. Floyd was 3-for-4 with two doubles and a walk, while Gabe Gross and Shawn Riggans hit solo home runs for the victors. Gross and B.J. Upton each added three hits in helping Tampa stay 4 1/2 games ahead of Boston in the AL East. The offensive barrage allowed Scott Kazmir (10-6) to get the win, as the lefty allowed just three hits and three walks with six strikeouts in 5 1/3 scoreless frames. Jeremy Guthrie (10-11) was roughed up for seven runs on seven hits and six walks in three-plus innings for the Orioles, who have lost six of seven. Aubrey Huff was 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI in defeat.

Final Score: Detroit 6, Kansas City 3

Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Zach Miner gave the Tigers six solid innings and Detroit went on to top Kansas City, 6-3, in the opener of a three-game set from Comerica Park. Miner (8-4) allowed just one run on six hits and one walk while striking out two, and set a career high for wins in a season. Curtis Granderson and Jeff Larish had two RBI each for the Tigers, who snapped a four-game losing streak. Mark Teahen homered in a 2-for-4 effort and Mike Aviles had three hits and an RBI in defeat for the Royals, who were most recently swept in three games by Texas and have dropped 11 of 12 overall. Kyle Davies (5-6) dropped his fourth consecutive start in convincing fashion as the right-hander was knocked around in a six-run fifth -- he was touched for all six runs, two of which were earned, and allowed six of his eight hits in the frame. He walked one and struck out two.

Final Score: Boston 8, Chicago 0

Boston, MA (Sports Network) - Kevin Youkilis and Jason Bay each knocked in three runs as Boston blasted Chicago, 8-0, in the opener of a three-game set at Fenway Park. David Ortiz finished 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored for the Red Sox, who have won four of their last five games. Mark Kotsay also drove in a run. Despite the victory, Boston remained 4 1/2 games behind Tampa Bay in the AL East, after the Rays crushed Baltimore, 14-3. Daisuke Matsuzaka (16-2) allowed only two hits over eight scoreless innings, striking out seven and walking two for the victory. Jermaine Dye and Alexei Ramirez picked up the only hits for the White Sox, who have lost back-to-back contests after a three-game win streak. The loss meant that Minnesota pulled within a half-game of first place in the AL Central as the Twins pounded Oakland 12-2 later Friday. Chicago starter Javier Vazquez (10-12) allowed 10 hits and five runs -- three earned -- over 5 2/3 innings, tagged with the loss despite fanning seven.

Final Score: LA Angels of Anaheim 3, Texas 1

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - Ervin Santana threw eight excellent innings, and Garret Anderson hit a two-run home run, as the Los Angeles Angels took a 3-1 win over Texas, in the second of four games with the Rangers. Santana (14-5) gave up the one run on five hits and a walk, and struck out seven to win his third decision in a row. Francisco Rodriguez threw a perfect ninth to pick up his 52nd save of the season. Sean Rodriguez had two hits, while Juan Rivera drove in a run for the Angels, who have won three of four and extended their lead in the AL West over the Rangers to 17 games. Dustin Nippert (1-4) made his second start of the season and was touched for three runs on five hits and a pair of walks in 5 1/3 frames. He also struck out seven. Milton Bradley drove in the lone run for Texas, which has dropped two straight after a three-game win streak.

Final Score: Minnesota 12, Oakland 2

Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - Kevin Slowey tossed six dominant innings while Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau had five and four hits, respectively, as Minnesota steamrolled Oakland, 12-2, in the second installment of a four-game series. Mauer drove in four and scored a run while Morneau doubled twice and scored two runs with an RBI. Jason Kubel and Denard Span each added a pair of RBI for the Twins, who had lost five of six coming into the game. Slowey (11-8) allowed a two-run homer, one of six hits, while fanning 10 and walking one. The 24-year-old right-hander has won his last four and five of his last six decisions, surrendering two runs or less in six of his last seven outings. Craig Breslow earned his first career save with three spotless innings in relief of Slowey. Minnesota moved to within a half-game of the first-place White Sox in the AL Central and remained 2 1/2 games behind the Red Sox in the Wild Card standings with the victory. Boston topped Chicago, 8-0, earlier Friday. Dan Meyer (0-3) was shelled for six runs -- two earned -- on four hits and two walks in just 1 2/3 frames in taking the loss. Jack Cust hit a two-run home run in defeat for the A's, who were coming off back- to-back wins for the first time since July 10-11.