• Mariners 6, Yankees 2: NEW YORK — Andy Pettitte made his much-anticipated return to the Yankees, giving up two-run homers to Justin Smoak and Casper Wells in New York’s loss to Seattle.
• Rays 9, Orioles 8: BALTIMORE — Elliot Johnson and Ben Zobrist homered, Carlos Pena ended an extended slump with two doubles and two RBIs, and Tampa Bay held on to beat Baltimore.
• Tigers 3, Athletics 1: OAKLAND, Calif. — Justin Verlander struck out eight in seven innings to win his fourth straight decision and Detroit beat ailing Oakland to salvage a series’ split.
• Red Sox 12, Indians 1: BOSTON — Jarrod Saltalamacchia homered during a six-run seventh inning and drove in five runs to lead Boston past Cleveland.
• Royals 9, White Sox 1: CHICAGO — Jeff Francoeur hit his first homer of the season and pinch-hitter Johnny Giavotella had a two-run double to lead Kansas City over Chicago.
• Twins 4, Blue Jays 3: MINNEAPOLIS — Scott Diamond pitched seven shutout innings, Brian Dozier hit his first career homer and Minnesota held on to beat Toronto.
• Rangers 13, Angels 6: ARLINGTON, Texas — Nelson Cruz hit his third career grand slam, Josh Hamilton drove in three runs and Texas beat the Los Angeles Angels to hand Jered Weaver his first loss.
