Tigers Release Young After Loss to M's

Detroit Tigers' Dmitri Young goes back to the dugout after popping out against the Seattle Mariners in the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, in Detroit. Young was given his unconditional release following the Tigers' 5-4 loss. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) (Duane Burleson - AP)

Joe Blanton (15-10) won for the fourth time in five starts despite allowing six runs and 11 hits in six innings, and Justin Duchscherer pitched two innings for his fifth straight save.

Mark Teixeira homered twice and drove in five runs for the visiting Rangers. Josh Rupe (0-1) gave up three runs, three hits and a walk without retiring a batter.

Angels 8, Orioles 4

Chone Figgins drove in the go-ahead run with a sixth-inning double off Chris Britton (0-2), and Howie Kendrick homered as Los Angeles completed a three-game sweep that extended its winning streak to five.

Vladimir Guerrero drove in two to back Ervin Santana (14-7), who allowed four runs and seven hits in seven innings.

Blue Jays 3, Indians 2

Ted Lilly (12-12) matched his career high in victories, giving up two runs and four hits in six innings, and Russ Adams drove in two runs for Toronto off Jake Westbrook (12-9).

B.J. Ryan pitched the ninth for his 21st save, finishing a five-hitter. Jason Michaels hit a two-run double for the visiting Indians, who lost two of three to the Blue Jays.