Yankees pound the Mariners, 11-1

New York 11, at Seattle 1: Hideki Matsui had his fourth career two-home run game and CC Sabathia struck out a season-high 10 as the Yankees started a 10-game trip with a win.

Detroit 2, at Boston 0: Justin Verlander gave up four hits in eight innings as the Tigers averted a four-game sweep.

Kansas City 5, at Minnesota 4: Gil Meche (5-9) gave up four runs and seven hits in five innings of his first start since July 11.