Jason Kendall doubled in the tying run in the eighth Wednesday and then scored on two straight throwing errors, lifting Milwaukee over Minnesota 4-3. Minnesota starter Nick Blackburn (6-3) was still on the mound with a 3-2 lead in the eighth and recorded two quick outs. J.J.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Eric Chavez and Bobby Crosby belted three-run homers at either end of a fractious contest to lead the Oakland Athletics to a 10-3 road victory over the Anaheim Angels on Tuesday.

PITTSBURGH - Rob Mackowiak hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the first game of a doubleheader Friday.

Jason Kendall's RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning capped a six-run rally and gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a 12-11 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. Tike Redman hit a two-out, two-run triple off Adam Bernero (0-1) to tie it.

Jason Kendall, upset at not being traded along with Brian Giles to San Diego earlier in the day, hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Florida Marlins 4-3 Tuesday night.