Austin Kearns hit his first homer in 105 at-bats this season, a stunning three-run shot in the seventh inning off New York's A.J. Burnett, to guide the Cleveland Indians to a 6-3 win and spoil Derek Jeter's return to the Yankees' lineup Monday night. Jeter was back at shortstop and again atop the batting order for the first time since June 13, when he went on the disabled list with a calf injury. New York's captain went 0 for 4 and remained six shy of becoming the first Yankees player to reach 3,000 hits. Josh Tomlin (10-4), who carried a no-hitter into the seventh, allowed two runs and three hits. The Indians' right-hander also became the first pitcher since 1919 to go at least five innings in each of his first 29 career appearances. With two on and the Indians trailing 2-1, Kearns, who has been in a slump all season, hit a 1-0 pitch from Burnett (8-7) the opposite way to right for his first homer since Aug. 22, when he wore Yankee pinstripes. Twins 7, Rays 0: At Minneapolis, Brian Duensing overcame a shaky start to throw a six-hitter and Danny Valencia homered among his three hits for Minnesota. Duensing (6-7) struck out seven and walked four for his second career shutout, giving struggling closer Matt Capps the day off. David Price (8-7) gave up four runs on five hits with six strikeouts in six innings for the Rays. Michael Cuddyer added a solo homer and Tsuyoshi Nishioka had a two-run double for the Twins. Elsewhere it was: Blue Jays 9, Red Sox 7; Mariners 2, Athletics 1; White Sox 5, Royals 4; Rangers 13, Orioles 4; Angels 5, Tigers 1
