Jeter shaken up in Yanks' win

BOSTON — Derek Jeter doesn't even want to miss one inning of the New York Yankees' playoff push.

All tangled up: The Yankees' Alex Rodriguez crashes into Red Sox first baseman James Loney during the ninth inning in Boston on Wednesday. New York won 5-4. AP

The shortstop pulled up lame after lunging for first base on his double-play groundout to end the eighth inning of New York's 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night. Manager Joe Girardi had to talk him into coming out of the game, but Jeter said he would be back in the lineup when they try to hold onto first place in the AL East again Thursday.

"It's really not a thing," Jeter told reporters, refusing to confirm any details about the injury. "They just said, 'Put ice on it (and) come back tomorrow.' "

A day after Jacoby Ellsbury's game-ending single dropped New York into a tie with Baltimore atop the division, the Yankees got all their runs on homers to remain there. Curtis Granderson hit two home runs and Robinson Cano also homered.

Ichiro Suzuki was hitless in three at-bats for New York.

Jeter had two hits to raise his batting average to .325, which is third in the AL. With one out and runners on first and third in the eighth, he hit a grounder to second base and ran down the first-base line to try to beat the relay throw from the shortstop.

Stretching for the base — too late to beat the throw — Jeter began limping on his left leg as he continued down the first-base line into right field. Girardi and trainer Steve Donohue rushed out to help him and Jeter tried to wave them off, but the manager overruled him.

"I said, 'We're going to sit you out," Girardi told reporters, adding that Jeter had aggravated a previous injury. "It's not that serious. It's something we have to be aware of. But hopefully he's OK."

Orioles 3, Rays 2

In Baltimore, Manny Machado led off the ninth inning with a single and scored the winning run on a single by Nate McLouth.

The Orioles started the day tied atop the AL East with the New York Yankees.

Tigers 8, White Sox 6

In Chicago, Max Scherzer pitched six effective innings to earn his career-high 16th win.

Rangers 5, Indians 2

In Arlington, Texas, Josh Hamilton and Adrian Beltre homered before each left due to injuries.

Royals 10, Twins 5

In Minneapolis, Billy Butler had three hits and three RBIs, and Kansas City's bullpen picked up struggling starter Luke Hochevar.

Mariners 3, Blue Jays 2

In Toronto, Miguel Olivo hit a solo home run and Kevin Millwood won consecutive starts for the first time since May.

Athletics 4, Angels 1

In Anaheim, A.J. Griffin threw eight scoreless innings, becoming the second Oakland pitcher in 85 years to start his major league career with six straight wins, and Yoenis Cespedes homered.

NATIONAL LEAGUE

Phillies 3, Marlins 1

In Philadelphia, Jimmy Rollins hit a two-run homer and Cliff Lee pitched seven strong innings.

Nationals 2, Mets 0

In New York, John Lannan tossed 5? shutout innings and Washington lowered its magic number for clinching a playoff berth to six.

Reds 2, Pirates 1

In Cincinnati, Homer Bailey pitched seven solid innings and the Reds came up with just enough offense for a win.

Giants 8, Rockies 3

In Denver, starter Tim Lincecum worked effectively for six innings, Brandon Crawford doubled twice and drove in two runs, and San Francisco beat Colorado.

Padres 3, Cardinals 2

In San Diego, Clayton Richard pitched seven strong innings and rookie Yasmani Grandal singled home the go-ahead run.

Diamondbacks 3, Dodgers 2

In Phoenix, Justin Upton and Gerardo Parra hit consecutive RBI singles to support Trevor Cahill's seven strong innings.

Brewers 8, Braves 2

In Milwaukee, Rickie Weeks blasted a three-run home run and Travis Ishikawa hit a bases-clearing double in an eight-run fifth.

Norichika Aoki finished 2-for-4 for the Brewers.

Cubs 5, Astros 1

In Houston, Alfonso Soriano finished a triple shy of the cycle and drove in two runs, and Travis Wood allowed one run over 7? innings.

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