DETROIT (AP) Two outs were all that separated Justin Verlander from yet another rare achievement - and an exclusive club that includes Cy Young, Nolan Ryan and only three other pitchers.

NEW YORK (AP) Andy Pettitte gave the New York Yankees a Turn Back the Clock night.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) It was no surprise that Philadelphia earned its season-best sixth straight victory with Cole Hamels on the mound.

WASHINGTON (AP) Nick Markakis let loose on a hanging slider and gave the Baltimore Orioles another extra innings victory on the road.

LOS ANGELES (AP) Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen made a huge mistake with a one-run lead in the ninth inning to Lance Berkman, and was relieved it didn't turn out to be as costly as it seemed to be at the time.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Barry Zito no longer knows anybody playing on the other side with Oakland. He's not pitching against pals as he did before, when the pressure mounted in such situations and he fizzled.

DENVER (AP) Third baseman Kyle Seager ranged far to his left on a chopper in the hole, stuck out his glove and snow-coned the ball, only to have it pop out as he went to throw.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Chipper Jones is pretty sure his last trip to Tropicana Field has ended early.

CHICAGO (AP) On a wild day at Wrigley Field when Kerry Wood retired, Paul Konerko got hit in the face with a pitch and manager Dale Sveum was ejected, the Chicago White Sox added to their recent success against the Cubs.