Texas slugger Josh Hamilton became the 16th player to hit four home runs in a game, launching a quartet of two-run drives in a history-making performance that carried the Rangers to a 10-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday. Hamilton homered off Jake Arrieta (2-3) in the first and third innings, added another off Zach Phillips in the seventh and topped it off with a one-for-the-books shot against Darren O'Day in the eighth. He also doubled in the fifth inning. His 18 total bases is a new single-game American League record, and his eight RBIs are a career high. The previous player to hit four home runs in a game was Carlos Delgado in 2003 for Toronto against Tampa Bay. Yankees 5, Rays 3: In New York, David Robertson struck out Carlos Pena with the bases loaded to end a rocky ninth inning and give New York its first victory over Tampa Bay in eight attempts. Robertson only just held on in his first save chance since veteran closer Mariano Rivera suffered a season-ending knee injury. Raul Ibanez homered twice, Curtis Granderson also connected and the Yankees handed Rays pitcher James Shields (5-1) his first loss in seven starts this season. New York starter Ivan Nova (4-1) pitched seven sharp innings, the last three in a steady rain. He gave up six hits and struck out eight. White Sox 5, Indians 3, 10 innings: In Cleveland, Alex Rios tripled home the go-ahead run in the 10th inning to lead Chicago over Cleveland. Cleveland closer Chris Perez (0-1) yielded a leadoff single to Paul Konerko. After a foul out, Rios lined a drive over the head of the second baseman which rolled all the way to the wall. Twins 5, Angels 0: Scott Diamond pitched a career-best seven scoreless innings in his season debut and Ryan Doumit hit a two-run homer, lifting Minnesota over Los Angeles. Athletics 7, Blue Jays 3: Newcomer Brandon Inge hit a game-ending grand slam to cap a five-run ninth inning rally for Oakland against Toronto. Tigers 6, Mariners 4: Justin Verlander won his 12th straight decision on the road, Prince Fielder homered and Detroit raced to an early lead before holding on to beat Seattle. In another game Kansas City beat Boston 6-4.
