Angels brought back down to Earth

The LA Angels saw their winning run ended with an emphatic 10-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins in the American League.

Justin Morneau hit two home runs in the first and seventh innings, while Denard Span homered and had four RBI for Minnesota.

Kendry Morales smashed the solo home run for the AL West-leading Angels.

The Detroit Tigers also saw their winning streak ended, slumping to a 5-1 defeat against the Chicago White Sox.

The Tigers had won their last three games, but a four-run first inning for the White Sox effectively ended the contest.

Paul Konerko hit a two-run home run for Chicago while Clayton Richard pitched eight strong innings.

AL East leaders the New York Yankees fared better in their game, seeing off the Oakland Athletics 7-5.

Robinson Cano had three RBI for the Yankees, while Dallas Braden was in poor form for Oakland, allowing seven runs and 10 hits in 5 2/3 innings.

Scott Rolen smashed a three-run home run for the Toronto Blue Jays in their 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Brett Cecil also struck out seven in seven innings for the winners.

Nick Markakis hit a home run and had three RBI while David Hernandez tossed seven innings of one-run ball as the Baltimore Orioles eased past the Boston Red Sox 6-2.

The Texas Rangers also won a one-sided encounter with the Kansas City Royals, recording a 7-2 result.

Michael Young had two RBI for Texas and Dustin Nippert allowed one hit and one run in 4 2/3 innings.

A six-run fifth inning, which included a home run for Jhonny Peralta, helped the Cleveland Indians on their way to a 12-3 success over the Seattle Mariners.