Cabrera stars in Yankees success

Melky Cabrera became the first Yankees player in 14 years to hit for the cycle, in the 8-5 AL win over the Chicago White Sox.

Cabrera hit a three-run homer in the second inning, doubled in the fourth, and singled home a run in the fifth.

Cabrera then grounded out in the sixth, but was given a final chance with one out in the ninth and hit a triple to right.

He finished the day 4-for-5 with four RBI and three runs scored, becoming the 11th different Yankee to hit for the cycle and the fourth player in the majors to do it this year.

Jermaine Dye and Jim Thome hit back-to-back homers in the third for Chicago.

Boston White Sox kept in touch at the top of East division with an 18-10 defeat of the Baltimore Orioles.

Boston's batters recorded 23 hits, with eight of the nine members of the starting line-up connecting, while Baltimore's 15 hits couldn't avert a series sweep.

Kansas City Royals recorded a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

James Shields held the Royals hitless until the eighth, when John Buck led off with a single and Tampa Bay's troubles began. KC scored twice, then added on and held on.

Toronto Blue Jays were too hot for Oakland Athletics, winning 7-2.

Aaron Hill crushed a two-run home run - his 26th homer of the season - and Alex Rios hit a three-run double in the first inning as the Blue Jays started strongly and maintained their advantage.

Toronto starter Ricky Romero allowed two runs in seven solid innings, with Mark Ellis and Kurt Suzuki each getting an RBI single.

Los Angeles Angels were too strong for the Minnesota Twins in their series finale, winning 13-4.

Rookie Sean Rodriguez blasted a two-run homer in the second inning and Kendry Morales had a breakout game with two three-run homers.

Asdrubal Cabrera and Grady Sizemore went deep, and Cabrera had three knocks, finishing a triple shy of the cycle to lead the Cleveland Indians' 13-hit attack in the 11-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.

Carl Pavano did not need much support, allowing four singles through seven innings before giving up a sacrifice fly in the eighth.

Jarrod Saltalamacchia broke a tie with a two-run homer in the seventh and Scott Feldman bounced produced seven strong innings as the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 7-2 in Arlington - their 11th win in 14 games.

With the score tied, Nelson Cruz led off the seventh with a single off reliever Jack White and one out later Saltalamacchia clubbed White for his ninth homer of the season.