Andruw Jones, Yankees blast past Red Sox  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Andruw Jones belts 2 HRs to lead Yanks' power parade at Boston  —  BOSTON — Andruw Jones hit two of New York's four homers, Freddy Garcia pitched 6 2/3 solid innings …

Nicasio to have knee surgery, return delayed  —  WASHINGTON — The heartwarming comeback of pitcher Juan Nicasio has become a story of knee-aching frustration.  Nicasio will undergo arthroscopic surgery on July 16 to remove a “floating body” from his left knee, the Rockies announced Friday.

Desmond out, Bourn in for NL All-Star team  —  Nationals shortstop replaced on roster due to lingering oblique issue  —  WASHINGTON — Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond, who has been on an offensive tear over the last two weeks, will be held out of the All-Star Game this week because of an oblique issue …

Pedroia to be out three weeks  —  Dustin Pedroia could not talk the Red Sox into a few days of rest this time.  He's on the disabled list and could be there for a while.  —  The second baseman has a hyperextended right thumb and is expected to miss at least three weeks after being put in a cast.

Cardinals waste several opportunities to score in loss to Marlins  —  ST. LOUIS - All one need know about Friday night at Busch Stadium is that the Cardinals managed one or more hits in all six of Florida Marlins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco's six suspenseful innings.

Scott homers to snap 0-for-41 skid  —  CLEVELAND — Luke Scott busted out of his slump in grand style Friday night with a two-run homer in the fifth against the Indians to snap an 0-for-41 stretch.  —  When asked what it felt like to finally get a hit, he replied: “Just take a 300-pound gorilla and pull it off my back.

Carter's HR powers A's past Mariners 4-1 in 11th  —  OAKLAND, Calif.—Chris Carter hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning, powering the Oakland Athletics past the Seattle Mariners 4-1 on Friday night to match a season-high five-game winning streak.

Hamilton exits with back spasms, is day to day  —  Outfielder doesn't expect to miss All-Star Game on Tuesday  —  ARLINGTON — Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton left Friday's 5-1 loss against the Twins in the fifth inning with lower back spasms and is day to day.  —  “It's weird, man.

Reds, Others Interested In Juan Pierre  —  The Reds are among the teams showing interest in Juan Pierre, reports ESPN's Buster Olney (on Twitter).  The Phillies have not yet indicated a willingness to sell, but that won't stop clubs from calling.  —  Pierre, 34, is hitting a solid .317/.355/.387 …

Rizzo homers, Cubs stop Mets' rally in 9th inning for win  —  NEW YORK — Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run homer and Cubs closer Carlos Marmol caught a line drive and started a game-ending double play that blunted the New York Mets' bid for another ninth-inning comeback, giving Chicago an 8-7 win Friday night.

Twins Hand Rangers Fifth Straight Loss, 5-1  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau drove in two runs each, Francisco Liriano pitched around six walks and the Minnesota Twins handed the Texas Rangers their season-high fifth straight loss with a 5-1 win Friday night.