The Associated Press

CLEVELAND - Corey Koskie hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Minnesota Twins overcame a two-run deficit to beat Cleveland 4-2 Sunday to prevent the Indians from pulling within a percentage point of the AL Central lead.

After Lew Ford was hit by a pitch, Koskie hit a 1-2 pitch from Rick White (4-5) to right-center for his 17th homer.

Joe Nathan pitched the 10th for his 34th save in 35 chances. He has not allowed a run in 27 appearances.

Minnesota, which had lost eight of 10, boosted its lead to two games over the second-place Indians, who had won 10 of 11. "We're happy to leave here in first place," Twins starter Terry Mulholland said. "There are a lot of games left, and I think both these teams are going to be playing some fun baseball."

The teams have 10 games remaining against each other, including the final series of the season at Minnesota.

White Sox 5, Red Sox 4

BOSTON - Mark Buehrle overcame a wild start, Carlos Lee had a home run and three RBI, and Chicago got out of a ninth-inning jam. Boston loaded the bases in the ninth and Jason Varitek hit a two-run single off Shingo Takatsu that left runners at first and third with two outs. But Orlando Cabrera hit a game-ending comebacker to Takatsu.

Orioles 11, Blue Jays 7

TORONTO - David Newhan tied a career high with four hits, including a go-ahead double in Baltimore's eight-run eighth. Newhan went 4-for-5 and Melvin Mora drove in three runs for the Orioles, who won their fourth straight series.

Rangers 6, Devil Rays 2

ARLINGTON, Texas - Laynce Nix homered and drove in three runs and Texas swept the three-game series. Mark Teixeira also hit a two-run homer for the Rangers, and Ryan Drese pitched 7 1/3 solid innings to win his third straight start and tie a career high with his 10th victory.

Mariners 7, Yankees 3

SEATTLE - Edgar Martinez hit a go-ahead single and Miguel Olivo had two hits and two RBI in a six-run seventh inning as Seattle snapped New York's four-game win steak.

Royals 6, Athletics 1

OAKLAND, Calif. - Joe Randa hit a three-run double with two outs in the seventh inning to spoil a strong start by Barry Zito. Kansas City surprised the AL West leaders by taking two of three.

Angels 3, Tigers 2

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Darin Erstad doubled in the go-ahead run in the eighth, pulling the Angels within a percentage point of Boston and Texas in the AL wild-card race.