Notables

The Yankees' Alex Rodriguez was 0 for 4 and has four hits in his last 27 at-bats, while Jason Giambi is in a 1-for-25 slump.

Indians right fielder Trot Nixon played in his 100th consecutive errorless game.

The White Sox played without third baseman Joe Crede, who was a late scratch after being hit in the face with a ground ball during batting practice.

Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks sat out his second straight game with an injured right wrist. He was examined by the team physician and is expected to miss a couple more games.

Houston's Craig Biggio hit his 650th career double. He ranks seventh on the career list. Biggio also scored his 1,800th career run.