MLB

Gerald Laird's 13th-inning home run was the difference, as the Detroit Tigers pulled out a 10-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins in the finale of a three-game series.

Shin-Soo Choo tied a career-high by driving in five runs, as he stroked a three-run double in the sixth inning and added a two-run homer in the ninth, boosting the Indians to a 6-3 win over Seattle to open a four-game series.

Chase Utley's grand slam to cap a nine-run seventh inning proved to be just enough to hold off the pesky Rockies, as Philadelphia hung on for a wild 12-11 win versus Colorado in a makeup game at Coors Field.

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera left Thursday's game against Minnesota with left biceps tendinitis.

David Ortiz drove in a pair of runs and Adrian Beltre homered as Boston used an early burst of offense to down Baltimore, 6-4, in the rubber match of a three-game set from Camden Yards.

Johan Santana left after five innings, but limited Atlanta to just one run as the New York Mets avoided a four-game sweep at the hands of the Braves with a 4-2 win.

Minnesota Twins starter Scott Baker left Thursday's game against Detroit because of right elbow pain.

Florida Marlins catcher John Baker is headed for Tommy John surgery on Friday.

The Atlanta Braves activated first baseman Troy Glaus from the 15-day disabled list prior to Thursday's game against the Mets.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Clay Buchholz was named the American League Pitcher of the Month for August.