The New York Yankees erupted for an eight-run eighth inning Sunday on the way to a 13-3 win over Baltimore, averting a three-game sweep. Hideki Matsui hit a three-run homer in the outburst and finished with three hits and five RBI. Melky Cabrera had two hits and four RBI. Mark Teixeira had two hits and two RBI. Three others had one RBI each, while Derek Jeter had three of 20 hits for the Yankees, who had lost two in a row for the first time since Aug.

One of three hits by Brian Roberts Saturday was a grand slam that sent the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-3 victory over the New York Yankees. The slam, Roberts' 15th homer this season, gave Baltimore a 6-1 lead with one out in the top of the second. Nolan Reimold hit a solo homer, and Robert Andino and Jeff Fiorentino also drove in runs for the Orioles, who have won four of six and can sweep the three-game series with a win Sunday. Winner Brian Matusz (5-2) surrendered a run and just four hits in seven innings. Mark Teixeira, Melky Cabrera and Jorge Posada all had one RBI for the Yankees, who were held to seven hits and have lost two straight games for the first time since Aug.

Melvin Mora's three hits and three RBI Saturday boosted Baltimore to a 5-4 win over the Texas Rangers. Mora's RBI single snapped a 4-4 tie with two outs in the bottom of the fifth to produce the eventual game-winning run.

Nolan Reimold belted a two-run home run and Felix Pie homered and drove in two runs Sunday, carrying Baltimore to a 5-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Adam Jones got the fifth RBI for Baltimore. Jason Berken (3-11) was the winner, allowing three runs and five hits in 5 2/3 innings. Gordon Beckham had two hits and an RBI and Scott Podsednik and A.J.

Carlos Quentin's solo homer Saturday helped the Chicago White Sox post a 4-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Winning pitcher John Danks (11-8) gave up a run on three hits but walked six in 6 1/3 innings.