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J.D. Drew doubled twice, had 3 hits, and drove in 2, and Josh Beckett allowed just 2 runs in 8 2/3 innings as the Red Sox beat the Orioles, 6-2.

Rick Ankiel went 3-for-4 with 2 home runs, 3 RBI, and 3 runs scored, and Braden Looper gave up just one run on 4 hits over 6 innings as the Cardinals coasted to a 6-1 win over the Dodgers.

Freddy Sanchez went 4-for-5 with a double, a home run, and 5 RBI, and Adam LaRoche had 2 hits, a homer, and 3 RBI to lead the Pirates to a 13-3 blowout win over the Giants.

Norris Hopper had 3 hits, and Jeff Keppinger added 2 hits and 3 RBI as the Reds rallied to knock off the Padres, 8-3. Marcus Giles had 2 hits, a home run, and 3 RBI for San Diego.

Alex Rodriguez hit 2 home runs and drove in 4, and Jose Molina went 4-for-5 as the Yankees offense continued to roll on its way to demolishing the Indians, 11-2. Mike Mussina yielded 2 runs in 7 2/3 innings to pick up his 8th victory for New York.

Kelly Johnson reached base 4 times, homered, and drove in 3 runs, and Jeff Francoeur had 2 hits, hit a solo home run, and scored twice as the Braves moved back into second place in the NL East by beating the Phillies, 7-5.

Brandon Webb pitched a complete game 5-hit shutout, and Justin Upton tripled and drove in the game’s only run to help the Diamondbacks blank the Nationals, 1-0. Rookie John Lannan allowed just one run on 4 hits in 7 innings for Washington.

Josh Willingham had 3 hits, hit a grand slam, and drove in 5 runs, and Miguel Cabrera reached base 4 times and drove in 2 runs as the Marlins took advantage of an imploding New York bullpen to beat the Mets, 7-5. David Wright went 3-for-4 with 2 home runs and 3 RBI for New York.

Raul Ibanez went 3-for-5 with a home run and 3 RBI, and Yuniesky Betancourt hit a grand slam as the Mariners held off the White Sox, 7-6. Josh Fields hit a grand slam of his own and drove in 5 for Chicago.

Alex Gordon went 3-for-3 with a triple and a 2-run home run, and Leo Nunez threw 6 brilliant innings as the Royals downed the Blue Jays, 4-1.

Magglio Ordonez went 3-for-4 with a home run and 2 RBI, and Justin Verlander pitched well enough to notch his 12th victory of the season as the Tigers clawed past the A’s, 5-2.

Edwin Jackson tossed a complete game 4-hit shutout, and Delmon Young doubled twice and drove in a run as the Devil Rays defeated the Rangers, 3-0.

Prince Fielder went 3-for-5 and hit his 36th home run of the season, J.J. Hardy contributed 3 hits, and Ryan Braun blasted a 3 run shot to lead the Brewers to 4-9th inning runs on their way to a stunning 7-4 come-from-behind win over the Astros. Wandy Rodriguez pitched 7 strong innings for Houston but didn’t figure in the decision despite leaving the game with the lead.

Troy Tulowitzki went 4-for-5 with 3 RBI, Brad Hawpe doubled, homered and knocked in 3, and Jamey Carroll hit a grand slam and collected 5 RBI as the Rockies pummeled the Cubs, 15-2. Josh Fogg allowed just 2 runs in 6 innings for Colorado.

John Lackey gave up 2 runs over 8 innings, and Maicer Izturis capped a 4-run 8th inning for Los Angeles with a 2-run home run as the Angels came back to beat the Twins, 4-3. Carlos Silva allowed just 2 hits in 7 scoreless innings, and Joe Mauer had 3 hits for Minnesota in defeat.

American League Home Runs for August 11, 2007
Player	Team	HR #	Inning	Opp. Team	Opp. Pitcher
Yuniesky Betancourt	SEA	8	4th, Grand Slam	CHW	Gavin Floyd
Josh Fields	CHW	12	9th, Grand Slam	SEA	J.J. Putz
Jason Giambi	NYY	8	9th, Solo	CLE	Edward Mujica
Alex Gordon	KC	9	6th, 1 on	TOR	Dustin McGowan
Raul Ibanez	SEA	11	1st, 2 on	CHW	Gavin Floyd
Maicer Izturis	ANA	5	8th, 1 on	MIN	Pat Neshek
Magglio Ordonez	DET	19	6th, 1 on	OAK	Dan Haren
Alex Rodriguez	NYY	38	2nd, 1 on	CLE	Paul Byrd
Alex Rodriguez	NYY	39	8th, 1 on	CLE	Edward Mujica
Marcus Thames	DET	13	1st, Solo	OAK	Dan Haren
Gregg Zaun	TOR	6	5th, Solo	KC	Leo Nunez
National League Home Runs for August 11, 2007
Player	Team	HR #	Inning	Opp. Team	Opp. Pitcher
Rick Ankiel	STL	2	1st, 1 on	LA	Derek Lowe
Rick Ankiel	STL	3	7th, Solo	LA	Roberto Hernandez
Ryan J. Braun	MIL	22	9th, 2 on	HOU	Brad Lidge
Jamey Carroll	COL	2	6th, Grand Slam	CHC	Rich Hill
Prince Fielder	MIL	36	9th, Solo	HOU	Brad Lidge
Jeff Francoeur	ATL	14	4th, Solo	PHI	Adam Eaton
Brian Giles	SD	4	7th, Solo	CIN	Bobby Livingston
Brian Giles	SD	5	9th, 1 on	CIN	Bobby Livingston
Brad Hawpe	COL	21	7th, 1 on	CHC	Sean Gallagher
Kelly Johnson	ATL	13	3rd, 1 on	PHI	Adam Eaton
Adam A. LaRoche	PIT	17	4th, Solo	SF	Tim Lincecum
Jimmy Rollins	PHI	21	3rd, Solo