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M's Hernandez gets 1,000 K's

BOSTON — Felix Hernandez became the third youngest pitcher since 1952 to reach 1,000 strikeouts, pitched 7 1-3 strong innings and led the Seattle Mariners to a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox and a split of their day-night doubleheader on Wednesday.

Hernandez (10-10) struck out nine and allowed four hits and one walk as the Mariners snapped a four-game losing streak while ending the Red Sox winning streak at four.

He also recorded his 1,000th strikeout, fanning David Ortiz in the sixth, at the age of 24 years, 139 days. Only Bert Blyleven (23 years, 121 days) and Dwight Gooden (23 years, 249 days) did it at a younger age.

Blue Jays 6, Yankees 3

Vernon Wells and Aaron Hill homered and Toronto held on when Curtis Granderson flied out with the bases loaded to end the Blue Jays' win over the Yankees.

Rangers 4, Twins 3

Vladimir Guerrero and Josh Hamilton homered in support of C.J. Wilson, who won his sixth consecutive decision for the Rangers, in a victory over the Twins in a matchup of division leaders.

Royals 4, Tigers 3

Willie Bloomquist's one-out home run in the 12th inning gave the Royals a win over the Tigers.

Angels 12, Rays 3

Mike Napoli hit a grand slam, Hideki Matsui doubled in three runs and Howie Kendrick had four hits to help the Angels defeat Tampa Bay and prevent the Rays from sweeping a series in Anaheim for the first time.

Rockies 12, Braves 10

The Colorado Rockies overcame a nine-run deficit, matching the biggest rally in team history and stunning the Atlanta Braves 12-10 Thursday on Troy Tulowitzki's go-ahead single in the eighth inning.

Reds 12, Giants 11

The Reds blew a nine-run lead, then regrouped and rallied past the Giants on Joey Votto's tiebreaking single in the 12th inning.

Astros 3, Phillies 2

J.A. Happ pitched effectively into the seventh inning against his former team and the Astros beat Roy Halladay and the Phillies.

Dodgers 5, Brewers 4

Manny Ramirez doubled twice and drove in his first run since reports he's been put on waivers, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Milwaukee Brewers.

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