TORONTO – Jason Giambi hit a grand slam, Jorge Posada added a solo homer and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory.

New York (82-62) has won 10 of its last 13 to move a season-high 20 games over .500. The Yankees are four games in front of Detroit in the AL wild-card standings after the Tigers split a doubleheader with Texas on Tuesday.

Giambi, who was 2-for-27 over his past 10 games, went 1-for-3, walking and scoring in the second inning. The grand slam was his first of the season and 12th of his career. Doug Mientkiewicz replaced Giambi at first base in the seventh.

Right-hander Phil Hughes allowed two runs – one earned – and three hits in six innings to win for the first time since Aug. 10, at Cleveland. Hughes (3-3) walked three and struck out one.

Brewers 6, Pirates 1

PITTSBURGH – Prince Fielder hit his 44th home run and Corey Hart also connected to support Yovani Gallardo’s six shutout innings, helping the Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 for one of their infrequent victories in PNC Park.

Ryan Braun drove in three runs as the Brewers assured themselves of at least staying tied with Chicago for the NL Central lead – the Cubs were playing in Houston.

Angels 10, Orioles 5

BALTIMORE – Vladimir Guerrero returned from a four-game absence and hit two home runs, leading the Los Angeles Angels past the Baltimore Orioles 10-5.

Braves 13, Mets 5

NEW YORK – Mark Teixeira hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves roughed up a rusty Orlando Hernandez in a 13-5 victory over the New York Mets.

Yunel Escobar also went deep for Atlanta, which played without Chipper Jones for the second straight night but still managed 13 hits. Willie Harris drove in three runs, and Jeff Francoeur was 2-for-3 with two RBIs.

Rangers, Tigers split

DETROIT – Jair Jurrjens saved the Detroit Tigers from what could have been a terrible day. The rookie right-hander allowed one run over five innings to lead the Tigers to a 4-1 victory over the Texas Rangers and a split of a day-night doubleheader.

Marlon Byrd hit two of the Rangers’ seven homers in their 13-6 win in the opener.

Rockies 8, Phillies 2

PHILADELPHIA – Matt Holliday hit two homers and Franklin Morales threw five scoreless innings to lead the Colorado Rockies to an 8-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Reds 7, Cardinals 2

CINCINNATI – Adam Dunn hit a grand slam and the Cincinnati Reds extended the St. Louis Cardinals’ losing streak with a 7-2 victory Tuesday night.

The defending World Series champions have dropped five in a row, matching their season high.