SCOREBOARD
Area events
Tuesday
NORTHWOODS LEAGUE
North Division Playoffs, Game One, First-half champion vs. second-half champion, TBA
TV and radio
Radio guide
WYRQ-FM (92.1), KBLB-FM (93.3), KFML-FM (94.1), KKIN-FM (94.3), KSKK-FM (94.7), 3WI-FM (95.9), KFGI-FM (101.5), KUAL-FM (103.5), KLKS-FM (104.3)
WCCO-AM (830), KWAD-AM (920), KKIN-AM (930), KLTF-AM (960), KVKK-AM (1070), 3WI-AM (1270), KVBR-AM (1340), KLIZ-AM (1380), KNSP-AM (1430)
Tuesday
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
7:10 p.m., FSN, KKIN-FM, KLIZ-AM, WYRQ-FM, KNSP-AM, KWAD-AM: Twins vs. Kansas City
9 p.m., WGN - Chicago White Sox at Seattle
WNBA BASKETBALL
8 p.m., ESPN2 - New York at Los Angeles
Baseball
American League
East Division
W L Pct GB
New York 69 43 .616 -
Boston 63 48 .568 5 1/2
Tampa Bay 61 50 .550 7 1/2
Toronto 54 57 .486 14 1/2
Baltimore 46 66 .411 23
Central Division
W L Pct GB
Detroit 59 52 .532 -
Chicago 57 55 .509 2 1/2
Minnesota 54 57 .486 5
Cleveland 48 63 .432 11
Kansas City 43 68 .387 16
West Division
W L Pct GB
Los Angeles 65 44 .596 -
Texas 62 48 .564 3 1/2
Seattle 58 53 .523 8
Oakland 50 62 .446 16 1/2
Monday's Games
Oakland 9, Baltimore 1
Toronto 5, N.Y. Yankees 4
Boston 6, Detroit 5
Tampa Bay at L.A. Angels, late
Chicago White Sox at Seattle, late
Tuesday's Games
Oakland (Cahill 6-11) at Baltimore (Da.Hernandez 3-4), 6:05 p.m.
Texas (Nippert 3-0) at Cleveland (Laffey 5-3), 6:05 p.m.
Toronto (Richmond 6-6) at N.Y. Yankees (Chamberlain 8-2), 6:05 p.m.
Detroit (Porcello 10-7) at Boston (Tazawa 0-1), 6:10 p.m.
Kansas City (Davies 3-8) at Minnesota (Blackburn 8-6), 7:10 p.m.
Tampa Bay (Price 5-4) at L.A. Angels (E.Santana 4-6), 9:05 p.m.
Chicago White Sox (Danks 9-8) at Seattle (Fister 0-0), 9:10 p.m.
National League
East Division
W L Pct GB
Philadelphia 61 48 .560 -
Florida 59 53 .527 3 1/2
Atlanta 58 54 .518 4 1/2
New York 52 59 .468 10
Washington 40 72 .357 22 1/2
Central Division
W L Pct GB
St. Louis 62 51 .549 -
Chicago 58 51 .532 2
Milwaukee 55 56 .495 6
Houston 55 57 .491 6 1/2
Cincinnati 48 62 .436 12 1/2
Pittsburgh 45 66 .405 16
West Division
W L Pct GB
Los Angeles 67 45 .598 -
Colorado 61 50 .550 5 1/2
San Francisco 61 50 .550 5 1/2
Arizona 50 62 .446 17
San Diego 47 66 .416 20 1/2
Monday's Games
Florida 8, Houston 6
Cincinnati at St. Louis, late
Chicago Cubs at Colorado, late
N.Y. Mets at Arizona, late
L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, late
Tuesday's Games
Houston (Oswalt 6-4) at Florida (Volstad 8-9), 6:10 p.m.
Washington (Lannan 8-8) at Atlanta (Hanson 6-2), 6:10 p.m.
Philadelphia (Happ 8-2) at Chicago Cubs (Harden 7-7), 7:05 p.m.
San Diego (Richard 5-3) at Milwaukee (Looper 10-5), 7:05 p.m.
Cincinnati (Lehr 1-0) at St. Louis (M.Boggs 1-0), 7:15 p.m.
Pittsburgh (Ohlendorf 9-8) at Colorado (Fogg 0-1), 7:40 p.m.
N.Y. Mets (Li.Hernandez 7-6) at Arizona (Scherzer 6-6), 8:40 p.m.
L.A. Dodgers (Wolf 5-6) at San Francisco (J.Martinez 2-0), 9:15 p.m.
Linescores
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Oakland 020 030 004 - 9 16 0
Baltimore 000 000 001 - 1 9 0
G.Gonzalez, Breslow (7), Gray (9) and K.Suzuki; Guthrie, Hendrickson (5), Meredith (8) and Wieters. W-G.Gonzalez 4-2. L-Guthrie 7-12. HRs-Baltimore, Scott (19).
Toronto 001 310 000 - 5 8 2
New York 101 200 000 - 4 11 1
Rzepczynski, Camp (4), League (7), Carlson (8), Frasor (9) and Barajas; Mitre, Aceves (6) and J.Molina. W-Camp 1-5. L-Mitre 1-1. Sv-Frasor (5). HRs-Toronto, A.Hill (27), Overbay (12). New York, Jeter (13), Cano (17), Hairston Jr. (1).
Detroit 000 210 200 - 5 10 0
Boston 220 010 10x - 6 12 0
E.Jackson, Ni (5), Miner (7) and Laird; Penny, Delcarmen (7), R.Ramirez (7), Papelbon (8) and V.Martinez. W-R.Ramirez 6-3. L-Miner 5-2. Sv-Papelbon (28). HRs-Boston, Pedroia (9), N.Green (6), Bay (22).
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Houston 020 000 013 - 6 10 0
Florida 400 003 01x - 8 10 1
Moehler, Sampson (6), A.Arias (8) and I.Rodriguez; VandenHurk, Sanches (6), Donnelly (7), Lindstrom (9), L.Nunez (9) and Jo.Baker. W-VandenHurk 2-1. L-Moehler 7-8. Sv-L.Nunez (12). HRs-Houston, Erstad (2).
Northwoods League
Second half
Through Sunday
North Division W L GB
Rochester 23 12 -
Alexandria 18 14 3.5
St. Cloud 17 15 4.5
Brainerd 18 16 4.5
Thunder Bay 17 16 5
*Mankato 15 19 7.5
Duluth 11 23 11.5
South Division W L GB
LaCrosse 20 13 -
Madison 18 14 1.5
Wisconsin 16 16 3.5
Battle Creek 16 17 4
Green Bay 16 17 4
Waterloo 14 20 6.5
*Eau Claire 15 22 7
*First-half champion
Auto racing
NASCAR Sprint Cup
Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at The Glen Results
Monday
At Watkins Glen International
Watkins Glen, N.Y.
Lap length: 2.45 miles
(Start position in parentheses)
1. (13) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 90 laps, 139.1 rating, 195 points, $234,648.
2. (4) Marcos Ambrose, Toyota, 90, 119.2, 175, $178,373.
3. (33) Carl Edwards, Ford, 90, 95.1, 165, $174,656.
4. (8) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 90, 124.8, 165, $155,523.
5. (7) Greg Biffle, Ford, 90, 111.9, 155, $114,625.
6. (10) Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet, 90, 109, 150, $126,473.
7. (2) Kurt Busch, Dodge, 90, 111.3, 151, $98,525.
8. (16) Max Papis, Toyota, 90, 102.6, 142, $77,750.
9. (38) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 90, 86.9, 138, $87,175.
10. (3) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 90, 99.6, 134, $93,050.
11. (20) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 90, 88.1, 130, $104,273.
12. (1) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 90, 105.7, 132, $135,376.
13. (18) AJ Allmendinger, Dodge, 90, 86, 124, $74,350.
14. (42) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 90, 78.1, 121, $114,715.
15. (11) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 90, 87.8, 118, $86,100.
16. (35) Joey Logano, Toyota, 90, 58.9, 115, $113,876.
17. (12) Kasey Kahne, Dodge, 90, 77.6, 112, $108,748.
18. (22) Robby Gordon, Toyota, 90, 69.2, 109, $88,960.
19. (14) Paul Menard, Ford, 90, 69.7, 106, $100,581.
20. (27) Bobby Labonte, Ford, 90, 58.6, 103, $99,154.
21. (6) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 90, 60.8, 100, $96,704.
22. (26) Scott Speed, Toyota, 90, 52.5, 102, $83,323.
23. (28) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 90, 48.6, 94, $77,375.
24. (40) David Ragan, Ford, 90, 41.4, 91, $76,150.
25. (25) David Reutimann, Toyota, 90, 55.7, 88, $88,498.
26. (5) David Stremme, Dodge, 90, 61.1, 90, $100,165.
27. (15) Andy Lally, Chevrolet, 90, 54, 82, $67,350.
28. (23) Martin Truex Jr., Chevrolet, 90, 67.2, 79, $102,090.
29. (37) Ron Fellows, Chevrolet, 84, 44.1, 76, $66,925.
30. (34) John Andretti, Chevrolet, 84, 34.1, 73, $75,775.
31. (29) Reed Sorenson, Dodge, 78, 36.6, 70, $100,976.
32. (19) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 78, 62.7, 67, $71,400.
33. (17) Patrick Carpentier, Toyota, 78, 50.4, 64, $72,200.
34. (9) Boris Said, Ford, overheating, 74, 79.9, 61, $63,125.
35. (21) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 68, 50.2, 58, $100,328.
36. (36) Sam Hornish Jr., Dodge, accident, 61, 38.9, 55, $81,560.
37. (31) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, accident, 61, 55, 52, $100,026.
38. (30) Jeff Burton, Chevrolet, accident, 61, 55.1, 49, $109,306.
39. (32) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 60, 37.7, 46, $80,375.
40. (24) Jamie McMurray, Ford, engine, 58, 50.7, 43, $70,240.
41. (39) P.J. Jones, Toyota, overheating, 13, 31.9, 40, $62,075.
42. (41) Dave Blaney, Toyota, brakes, 11, 28.4, 37, $61,955.
43. (43) Tony Ave, Chevrolet, transmission, 8, 27.8, 34, $62,326.
Race Statistics
Average Speed of Race Winner: 90.297 mph.
Time of Race: 2 hours, 26 minutes, 31 seconds.
Margin of Victory: 2.969 seconds.
Caution Flags: 5 for 13 laps.
Lead Changes: 12 among 7 drivers.
Lap Leaders: Ku.Busch 1-19; M.Ambrose 20-27; Ku.Busch 28; M.Ambrose 29; J.Johnson 30-33; Ky.Busch 34-45; T.Stewart 46-55; Ku.Busch 56-58; D.Stremme 59; S.Speed 60-63; Ky.Busch 64-66; T.Stewart 67-90.
Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Led, Laps Led): T.Stewart, 2 times for 34 laps; Ku.Busch, 3 times for 23 laps; Ky.Busch, 2 times for 15 laps; M.Ambrose, 2 times for 9 laps; J.Johnson, 1 time for 4 laps; S.Speed, 1 time for 4 laps; D.Stremme, 1 time for 1 lap.
Top 12 in Points: 1. T.Stewart, 3,383; 2. J.Johnson, 3,123; 3. J.Gordon, 3,041; 4. Ku.Busch, 2,902; 5. D.Hamlin, 2,847; 6. C.Edwards, 2,830; 7. J.Montoya, 2,781; 8. K.Kahne, 2,754; 9. R.Newman, 2,727; 10. G.Biffle, 2,718; 11. M.Martin, 2,716; 12. M.Kenseth, 2,685.
NASCAR Driver Rating Formula
A maximum of 150 points can be attained in a race.
The formula combines the following categories: Wins, Finishes, Top-15 Finishes, Average Running Position While on Lead Lap, Average Speed Under Green, Fastest Lap, Led Most Laps, Lead-Lap Finish.
Transactions
BASEBALL
American League
BOSTON RED SOX-Assigned INF Gil Velasquez outright to Pawtucket (IL).
National League
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS-Agreed to terms with RHP Daniel Cabrera on a minor league contract.
CHICAGO CUBS-Purchased the contract of RHP Esmailin Caridad from Iowa (PCL). Optioned RHP Jeff Stevens to Iowa.
CINCINNATI REDS-Activated RHP Jared Burton from the 15-day DL.
PITTSBURGH PIRATES-Agreed to terms with RHP Zack Von Rosenberg.
WASHINGTON NATIONALS-Agreed to terms with INF Jean Valdez, OF Jose Norberto, RHP Cleto Brazoban, RHP Vidal Paredes and RHP George Rosa.
American Association
GRAND PRAIRIE AIRHOGS-Signed RHP Lee Gronkiewicz.
PENSACOLA PELICANS-Released LHP Jason Navarro. Signed RHP Bubba Nelson.
SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS-Released RHP Steve Spurgeon.
Can-Am League
BROCKTON ROX-Signed INF Derek Kinzler.
NEW HAMPSHIRE AMERICAN DEFENDERS-Signed RHP Nicolas Blanco, OF Breland Brown and RHP David Wasylak.
NEW JERSEY JACKALS-Signed RHP Steven Shepard.
QUEBEC CAPITALES-Signed RHP James Kukucka and RHP Jose Aquino.
WORCESTER TORNADOES-Signed C Yohanny Valera.
Northern League
FARGO-MOORHEAD REDHAWKS-Agreed to terms with RHP Zachary Weber.
JOLIET JACKHAMMERS-Released INF Kyle Nichols.
KANSAS CITY T-BONES-Agreed to terms with LHP Chris Graves.
BASKETBALL
National Basketball Association
BOSTON CELTICS-Re-signed F Glen Big Baby Davis.
DENVER NUGGETS-Announced F Linas Kleiza has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with Olympiakos of the Greek A1 League.
DETROIT PISTONS-Named Brian Hill assistant coach.
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES-Named Kurt Rambis coach. Announced the Dallas Mavericks failed to match Minnesota's three-year contract offer sheet for C Ryan Hollins.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS-Re-signed G Royal Ivey.
Women's National Basketball Association
NEW YORK LIBERTY-Named Laurie Byrd interim assistant coach.
FOOTBALL
National Football League
CINCINNATI BENGALS-Released RB Kenny Watson and FB J.D. Runnels Jr.
MIAMI DOLPHINS-Signed WR James Robinson.
PITTSBURGH STEELERS-Signed C Alex Stepanovich. Released DL Jordan Reffett.
ST. LOUIS RAMS-Signed S Mark Rubin.
United Football League
LAS VEGAS-Announced its team nickname will be Locomotives.
HOCKEY
National Hockey League
MONTREAL CANADIENS-Signed F Greg Stewart to a one-year contract.
NASHVILLE PREDATORS-Signed F Ryan Jones to a two-year contract.
OTTAWA SENATORS-Announced Binghamton (AHL) assistant coach Mike Busniuk will return next season.
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS-Traded G Justin Pogge to Anaheim for a 2011 conditional draft pick. Signed G Joey MacDonald to a one-year contract.
American Hockey League
VICTORIA SALMON KINGS-Announced they have renewed their affiliation agreement with the Vancouver Canucks for the 2009-10 season.
HORSE RACING
SANTA ANITA PARK-Named Jon White morning line maker.
LACROSSE National Lacrosse League
WASHINGTON STEALH-Acquired T Jamison Koesterer and a 2009 fifth-round entry draft choice from Buffalo for a 2009 second-round entry draft pick.
COLLEGE
CLEMSON-Named Jeff Kallin assistant sports information director.
COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY-Named Mark Gola director of athletic communications.
JUNIATA-Named Ramin Mazaheri women's assistant basketball coach and Dan Lauletta assistant sports information director.
PFEIFFER-Named Cayla Veach women's assistant lacrosse coach.
SUSQUEHANNA-Named Kyle Ream receivers coach, Rob Campbell tight ends coach and Satyen Bhakta defensive line coach.
WASHINGTON-Named Greg Moore assistant baseball coach.