Sources: Oswalt throwing for teams  —  Roy Oswalt is back in play.  —  Oswalt, a free-agent right-hander, threw bullpen sessions for the Philadelphia Phillies last week and the Boston Red Sox this week, according to major-league sources.  —  He is scheduled to throw for two additional teams, one on Friday, one source said.

Justin Verlander loses no-hit bid in 9th, shuts out Pirates  —  DETROIT — Justin Verlander came within two outs of his third no-hitter, allowing only Josh Harrison's ninth-inning single in the Detroit Tigers' 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.

Walk in 9th Leads Dodgers Past Cardinals 6-5  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A.J. Ellis drew a bases-loaded walk in the ninth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night in the opener of a series between the NL West and Central Division leaders.

Millwood Throws 2-Hitter in 4-0 Win  —  DENVER (AP) — Kevin Millwood tossed a two-hitter for his first shutout in nearly nine years and Mike Carp hit a solo homer, helping the Seattle Mariners snap a four-game skid with a 4-0 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.

Zito Beats Old A's Team as Giants Win 8-6  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Barry Zito outdid his old Oakland team, Brandon Belt drove in three runs, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Oakland Athletics in the Bay Bridge Series opener 8-6 on Friday night  —  Hector Sanchez had two RBIs to back Zito …

Hanson Pitches 7 Innings, Braves Beat Rays 5-3  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tommy Hanson pitched seven effective innings, Freddie Freeman drove in two runs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Friday night.  —  Hanson (5-3) allowed two runs and six hits in seven innings.

Blue Jays Hit 5 HRs, Rout Mets 14-5  —  TORONTO (AP) — J.P. Arencibia and Rajai Davis each hit two home runs, Yan Gomes hit his first career homer and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the New York Mets 14-5 on Friday night.  —  Trailing by nine runs, the Mets gave their weary bullpen a break …

Zambrano Helps Pitch Marlins Past Indians 3-2  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Carlos Zambrano pitched seven strong innings to help the Miami Marlins open interleague play by beating the Cleveland Indians 3-2 Friday night.  —  Miami broke a 2-2 tie in the eighth on a sacrifice fly by Hanley Ramirez.

Manny Acosta has a 10.53 ERA!  —  Last night in Toronto, Manny Acosta allowed five earned runs and walked four batters in only two innings of work.  —  In 17 games this season, Acosta is 1-2 with a 10.53 ERA, allowing 42 base-runners in only 19 2/3 innings.

Jered Weaver Pitches Angels Past Padres 7-2  —  SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jered Weaver and two relievers combined on a three-hitter, Mike Trout had an RBI triple among his three hits and the Los Angeles Angels beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 in their first regular-season visit to Petco Park.

Diamond Goes 3-0, Twins Top Brewers 11-3  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Scott Diamond lost his scoreless streak.  He still won his third straight start for the Minnesota Twins, who pounded the Milwaukee Brewers 11-3 on Friday night.  —  Diamond (3-0) gave up a run in the first …