Detroit beats Chicago, 2-1

Detroit 2, at Chicago 1: Justin Verlander pitched a six-hitter for his first victory ever at U.S. Cellular Field as the Tigers beat the White Sox. Chicago’s Jim Thome hit his 552nd career home run.

Seattle 4, at Baltimore 1: Jose Lopez homered twice, Felix Hernandez pitched seven solid innings and the Mariners beat the Orioles.

Minnesota 6, at Oakland 3: Pinch-hitter Jason Kubel hit a tying solo home run in the eighth and Delmon Young singled home the go-ahead run in the ninth for the Twins.

Kansas City 9, at Cleveland 0: Gil Meche tied a career high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings and the Royals got home runs from Alberto Callaspo, Jose Guillen and Miguel Olivo.

Toronto at Texas, ppd., rain: The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Sept. 1.

at Tampa Bay 9, Angels 5: Carlos Pena and Willy Aybar homered for the Rays.