Notables

White Sox right fielder Jermaine Dye was ejected for arguing two called strikes in the fifth inning of Chicago's 8-5 win over Oakland.

Seattle's Richie Sexson, hitting just .172, snapped an 0-for-16 slide with a third-inning single against Cleveland.

Sports Illustrated writer Tom Verducci played right field for the Blue Jays for the final five innings of Toronto's 13-7 loss to Baltimore in the annual Hall of Fame Game in Cooperstown, N.Y. Verducci struck out swinging to lead off the sixth.

Cincinnati's Ken Griffey Jr. hit career homer No. 572 and moved one behind Harmon Killebrew for eighth place on the all-time list.

Rockies reliever Jorge Julio has allowed 38 baserunners in 11 1/3 innings, including a stint with the Florida Marlins.