Lofton Does It All for Indians

Kenny Lofton tied a major league record for scoring runs in consecutive games, stole a career-high five bases and hit a game-winning home run for the Cleveland Indians on Sunday.

Lofton’s solo homer in the bottom of the 13th inning at Jacobs Field gave the Indians a 12-11 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

It also gave Lofton his fourth run of the day after he already had tied the record by scoring in his 18th consecutive game. Red Rolfe set the run-scoring streak record in 1939 for the New York Yankees.

Seattle 5, Boston 0--Paul Abbott did not give up a hit for 7 1/3 innings at Fenway Park to rebound from his worst start of the season. Abbott (9-5) limited the Red Sox to three baserunners--on two walks and an error--before Rico Brogna singled up the middle with one out in the eighth.

Oakland 4, Toronto 3--Tim Hudson won his 15th game of the season, including his third against the Blue Jays. The 25 year-old right-hander gave up three runs--two earned--and seven hits in 7 2/3 innings at Toronto.

Minnesota 2, New York 1--Torii Hunter drew a two-out walk, stole second and scored on pinch-hitter Denny Hocking’s single in the 10th inning at Yankee Stadium.

Kansas City 8, Tampa Bay 2--Mark Quinn hit a grand slam at St. Petersburg, Fla., and Blake Stein won his fifth consecutive decision as the Royals (65-71) topped their final win total for last season (64-97).

Texas 4, Detroit 1--Ryan Glynn won for the first time since coming off the disabled list after having a fainting spell during an Aug. 11 start. Glynn (5-3) pitched 6 1/3 innings at Detroit, giving up a run and seven hits.