Balentien’s homer, Vargas’ pitching leads Seattle to 7-3 win over Arizona

SEATTLE — Wladimir Balentien hit his first home run in nearly two months, and Jason Vargas retired 17 straight Arizona batters at one point in the Mariners’ 7-3 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday night.

Giants 2, Rangers 1, 11 innings

Two outs when winning run scored.

E_M.Young (4). DP_Texas 2. LOB_Texas 6, San Francisco 5. 2B_Schierholtz (6). 3B_Torres (3). HR_Kinsler (18), Rowand (8). SB_Kinsler (14). S_Dav.Murphy.

Dodgers 6, Angels 4

E_Jef.Weaver (1). DP_Los Angeles (N) 2. LOB_Los Angeles (N) 8, Los Angeles (A) 5. 3B_Ethier (1), Figgins (4). HR_Martin (1), K.Morales (11), Matthews Jr. (2). SB_Kemp (18), Tor.Hunter (12), Guerrero (2). CS_Pierre (5), B.Abreu (2). S_Pierre. SF_Hudson.

Rockies 9, Pirates 7

One out when winning run scored.

E_Iannetta (2). DP_Pittsburgh 1, Colorado 2. LOB_Pittsburgh 7, Colorado 5. 2B_F.Sanchez (23), An.LaRoche (14), Moss 2 (13), Stewart (8). 3B_McCutchen (4), Stewart (1). HR_Helton (9), Stewart (13), Iannetta (10). SB_Morgan (17), Fowler (12), C.Gonzalez (3). S_F.Sanchez.

Recession hasn’t sacked Packers, but front office wary of rising player costs

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers haven’t been sacked by the recession despite a rough season on the field and significant financial challenges off it, but officials remain wary of the future.

White Sox 10, Reds 8

E_Pierzynski (4), Bri.Anderson (2), Getz (6), Richard (2), Rhodes (1). LOB_Chicago 8, Cincinnati 9. 2B_Al.Ramirez (7), Wise (1), Bruce (8), Dickerson (6). HR_Podsednik (2), Al.Ramirez (8), Pierzynski (7), Beckham (1), Gomes (2), Bruce (17). SB_Taveras (14), Hairston Jr. (6), B.Phillips 2 (10), Dickerson (4). CS_Al.Ramirez (3), Hairston Jr. (2). S_Wise. SF_Hairston Jr..

Cup regular Edwards wins Milwaukee Nationwide race after long commute from California

WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Carl Edwards didn’t perform his usual celebratory backflip after winning at the Milwaukee Mile last year. It just didn’t seem right after hearing the news that drag racer Scott Kalitta had died in a crash earlier that day.

Cooper penalty kick lifts FC Dallas to 2-1 win over Crew

FRISCO, Texas — FC Dallas scored twice in the final 10 minutes, including Kenny Cooper’s penalty kick in the 87th minute, for a 2-1 win over Columbus on Saturday night that snapped the Crew’s nine-game unbeaten streak.

Nationals 5, Blue Jays 3, 12 innings

No outs when winning run scored.

DP_Toronto 3, Washington 2. LOB_Toronto 8, Washington 5. 2B_C.Guzman (14), N.Johnson (12), Dukes (13), W.Harris (8). HR_V.Wells (6), W.Harris (2). SB_W.Harris (5). CS_Dukes (7). S_Scutaro, C.Guzman. SF_Nieves.

Astros 6, Twins 5

DP_Minnesota 1. LOB_Houston 3, Minnesota 4. 2B_Bourn (15), Pence (12), I.Rodriguez (8), Michaels (8), B.Harris (11), J.Morales (4). HR_Bourn (2), Berkman (14), B.Harris (4), Mauer (14), Kubel (12), Delm.Young (2). SB_Mauer (1), Gomez (7). S_Keppinger.

Orioles 6, Phillies 5

DP_Baltimore 1, Philadelphia 1. LOB_Baltimore 14, Philadelphia 3. 2B_A.Huff (17), Andino (3), Victorino (18), Utley (14). HR_B.Roberts (7), Zaun (2), Howard (20). S_Bergesen 2. SF_B.Roberts.

Marlins 2, Yankees 1

E_Damon (4), Berroa (3). DP_Florida 3. LOB_New York 4, Florida 6. HR_Uggla (13). SB_Damon (6), Gardner (15). CS_Bonifacio (5), Ha.Ramirez (5). S_De Aza.

Fredy Montero scores for Sounders in 1-1 tie at Red Bulls

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Seattle’s Fredy Montero scored off a defensive miscue to give the Seattle Sounders a 1-1 tie with the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.

Beard scores 31 and Mystics improve to 4-1 with 81-72 win over Sky

WASHINGTON — Alana Beard had 31 points and five assists to lead the Washington Mystics to an 81-72 victory over the Chicago Sky on Saturday night.

Red Sox 3, Braves 0

E_K.Johnson (5). DP_Boston 2. LOB_Atlanta 2, Boston 6. 2B_J.Drew (14), D.Ortiz (16), Varitek 2 (15), N.Green (14).

Big Unit honored by Giants for becoming 24th member of 300-win club

SAN FRANCISCO — Tom Seaver brought a bottle of his wine label to congratulate Randy Johnson for his recent 300th win. Gaylord Perry and Nolan Ryan, two more Hall of Fame members of the elite 300 club, also showed up to celebrate the Big Unit’s milestone victory.

Cardinals 7, Royals 1

E_T.Greene (2), J.Guillen (4), Olivo (4). DP_St. Louis 1, Kansas City 1. LOB_St. Louis 2, Kansas City 7. 2B_Olivo (7), Maier (5). 3B_Teahen (1). HR_Pujols (24), K.Greene (4).

Michael Phelps sets personal best in winning 100-meter butterfly at Canada Cup

MONTREAL — Michael Phelps is getting ready for the U.S. championships in impressive fashion.

Helio Castroneves awarded pole for Sunday’s Iowa Corn Indy 250 after qualifying canceled

NEWTON, Iowa — With an assist from Will Power and some water that had seeped onto the track, Helio Castroneves was awarded the pole for Sunday’s Iowa Corn Indy 250.

Rays 3, Mets 1

DP_New York 2. LOB_Tampa Bay 3, New York 3. 2B_Bartlett (13), Kapler (8), Cora (7), Church (12), Santos (7). HR_C.Pena (22), Zobrist (15). CS_Crawford (4).

Seattle loses OF Endy Chavez for the season after suffering serious knee injury in collision

SEATTLE — Mariners outfielder Endy Chavez is done for the season and likely won’t be ready when spring training begins next year following a violent collision that shredded his right knee.

Tigers 9, Brewers 5

DP_Milwaukee 2, Detroit 1. LOB_Milwaukee 11, Detroit 7. 2B_Counsell (9), Mi.Cabrera (13), Kelly (2). 3B_Gamel (1), Laird (2). HR_Braun (15), Polanco (3), Mi.Cabrera (14). SB_Braun (6), Hart (5). CS_Thames (1). SF_Inge.

Molson brothers reach agreement in principle to buy Gillett family’s stake in Canadiens

MONTREAL — The Molson family is poised to buy back the Montreal Canadiens.

Elbow injury sends Rockies setup man Corpas to disabled list

DENVER — Rockies setup man Manuel Corpas was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with inflammation in his right elbow.

Our Edge holds off Gone Astray to capture $70,000 Coronado’s Quest Stakes at Monmouth Park

OCEANPORT, N.J. — Our Edge outdueled Gone Astray in the stretch to win the $70,000 Coronado’s Quest Stakes by a head at Monmouth Park on Saturday.

Cubs 6, Indians 5, 13 innings

One out when winning run scored.

E_Shoppach (3), Valbuena (2). DP_Chicago 2. LOB_Cleveland 10, Chicago 11. 2B_J.Carroll (4), Jh.Peralta (12), B.Francisco (14), Fukudome (13). HR_Jh.Peralta (3), Valbuena 2 (4), D.Lee (11), Hoffpauir (5). SB_Fukudome (5). S_Garko, K.Hill.

Hornaday celebrates 51st birthday with Milwaukee Mile trucks series win

WEST ALLIS, Wis. — After Ron Hornaday Jr. celebrated his 51st birthday by winning Saturday’s NASCAR Camping World Truck series race at the Milwaukee Mile, he opted not to do a victory burnout. Tire-smoking celebrations have become commonplace in recent years, but now they’re a luxury his team just can’t afford.

Iowa lineman Kyle Calloway arrested and charged with operating moped while intoxicated

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa offensive lineman Kyle Calloway has been arrested and charged with operating a mo-ped while intoxicated.

Art Connoisseur gets surprising win in Golden Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot

ASCOT, England — Art Connoisseur has won the Golden Jubilee Stakes in an upset on the final day of racing at Royal Ascot.

Mickelson hits remarkable hybrid, 1 under after 2 rounds at Bethpage Black

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Phil Mickelson gave his adoring fans a shot to remember Saturday in the U.S. Open — a remarkable hybrid that none of the Bethpage Black regulars would even think to try, let alone have the club to play it.

Manassero, 16-year-old Italian, becomes youngest British Amateur winner

FORMBY, England — Matteo Manassero completed a dominant week at Formby Golf Club by winning the British Amateur, making the 16-year-old the youngest player and first Italian to win golf’s oldest amateur tournament.

Becker wins 1st ATP title by beating Sluiter at Ordina Open; Tanasugarn defends women’s crown

DEN BOSCH, Netherlands — German qualifier Benjamin Becker won his first ATP title on Saturday, beating Dutch wild card Raemon Sluiter 7-5, 6-3 at the Ordina Open.

Wozniacki beats Razzano 7-6, 7-5 to win Aegon International title at Eastbourne

EASTBOURNE, England — Caroline Wozniacki won the Aegon International title on Saturday, defeating unseeded Virginie Razzano of France 7-6, 7-5.

Vettel takes pole for F1’s British Grand Prix; points leader Button qualifies 6th

SILVERSTONE, England — Sebastian Vettel captured the pole for the British Grand Prix on Saturday, while Formula One championship leader Jenson Button will start from a season-worst sixth.

Tamarine Tanasugarn defeats Yanina Wickmayer 6-3 7-5 to retain Ordina Open title

DEN BOSCH, Netherlands — Tamarine Tanasugarn of Thailand has become the first player to successfully defend the Ordina Open women’s title by beating Yanina Wickmayer 6-3 7-5.