MLB roundup: Jamie Moyer ties mark, downs Cleveland

PHILADELPHIA — Jamie Moyer tied a record with his 505th homer allowed but that was his only blemish in eight crisp innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cleveland Indians 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Moyer (8-6) limited the Tribe to just two hits while earning win No. 266, tying him with Bob Feller and Eppa Rixey for 35th on the career list. The 47-year-old left-hander recorded 14 of his 24 outs on ground balls.

Russell Branyan went deep for Cleveland in the second, hitting a long drive to the second deck in right to leave Moyer tied with Robin Roberts for most homers allowed all-time.

J.C. Romero relieved Moyer for the ninth but was replaced by Brad Lidge when the Indians put runners on first and second with one out. Lidge then struck out Austin Kearns and Jhonny Peralta, completing the three-hitter and earning his fifth save in six tries.

PADRES 2, RAYS 1: At St. Petersburg, Fla., Mat Latos allowed three hits in seven scoreless innings and San Diego beat Tampa Bay.

Latos (8-4) struck out eight — including his last five batters — and walked one in improving to 7-1 over his last nine starts. The right-hander also has won all three of his interleague starts this season.

WHITE SOX 9, BRAVES 6: At Chicago, John Danks settled down after a shaky start to outpitch a Tommy Hanson as Chicago won its seventh straight game.

In snapping Atlanta's five-game winning streak, the White Sox won for the 11th time in 12 games. They improved to 35-34 — the first time they have been over .500 since they were 1-0.

RANGERS 6, PIRATES 3: At Arlington, Texas, Josh Hamilton extended his hitting streak to 17 games with a home run and a double and Texas stretched the majors' longest winning streak to nine.

Michael Young also homered in his first home game since becoming the franchise's career hits leader last week at Florida during the Rangers' eight consecutive victories on the road.

CARDINALS 9, BLUE JAYS 4: At Toronto, Matt Holliday brought his hitting tear to Toronto, connecting for one of four home runs by the Cardinals.

Felipe Lopez, Yadier Molina and slumping Colby Rasmus also went deep for the Cardinals to back rookie left-hander Jaime Garcia (7-3).

Jose Bautista hit two home runs for Toronto, giving him a major league-high 20.

Holliday was selected NL player of the week after batting .435 (10 for 23) with four homers and eight RBIs from June 14-20.