Yankees' lineup needs shake up  —  Joe Girardi is not Earl Weaver.  The Yankees can't just sit around and wait for the three-run homer.  Shake it up, Joe.  —  The Yankees' offensive woes were once again exposed last night, in the first game of the Subway Series.

Nats' Marquis reacts unfavorably to early exit  —  BALTIMORE — Nationals right-hander Jason Marquis started Friday's 17-5 victory over the Orioles and didn't figure in the decision — and he showed his displeasure at being lifted after four innings.  —  Marquis was removed …

Johnson Hits 2-Run Homer as Astros Beat Blue Jays  —  TORONTO (AP) — Chris Johnson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Friday night.  —  The Astros (16-29), owners of the worst record in baseball …

Mitchell's Homer Lifts Dodgers to Win  —  CHICAGO (AP) — The matchup didn't seem favorable for the Los Angeles Dodgers.  No. 9 hitter Russell Mitchell batting with two outs in the ninth against Chicago White Sox closer Sergio Santos, who hadn't given up a run or blown a save all season.

Former Phillies scout sues team, alleges age discrimination  —  Former longtime Phillies scout Hank King has filed a federal age-discrimination lawsuit against the organization, alleging that it created an “intolerable” working environment and that the team ultimately fired him because of his age …

Marlins beat Rays 5-3  —  MIAMI — Logan Morrison hit a game-tying homer in the fourth inning and doubled in the Florida Marlins' two-run eighth to help them beat Tampa Bay 5-3 on Friday night.  —  Morrison scored Florida's final run from third on a sacrifice fly to the first baseman.

Walker Drives in 5 as Pirates Beat Tigers 10-1  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Neil Walker homered and drove in a career-high five runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Detroit Tigers 10-1 on Friday night.  —  Walker's two-run double in the sixth off Detroit reliever Brayan Villarreal helped break open a tight game.

Jeff Francis gets first win, Royals beats Cardinals 3-0  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jeff Francis threw 7 2-3 innings, outdueling Chris Carpenter and leading the Kansas City Royals to a 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.  —  Francis (1-5), who had pitched well several times …

Red Sox add Wheeler, Sutton, Morales  —  BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox activated right-hander Dan Wheeler from the 15-day disabled list on Friday and selected infielder Drew Sutton from their Triple-A roster.  —  To make room for them in Boston, the ballclub optioned right-hander Michael Bowden …

Walkoff homer pushes Brewers to 7-6 win over Rockies in 14 innings  —  MILWAUKEE — When Jason Hammel hit Ryan Braun in the arm with a pitch in the fifth inning, the whole mood of Friday's game changed.  —  A palpable tension developed, infecting players and umpires.

D-backs to release Branyan, Owings called up  —  PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks are releasing first baseman Russell Branyan to relieve a three-man logjam at first base.  —  Manager Kirk Gibson said after the team's 8-7 victory over Minnesota on Friday night that the move would be made Saturday …

Paterson Stops Twins Rally for 8-7 Arizona Victory  —  PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona was clinging to a one-run lead with the bases loaded and one out in the ninth inning.  —  Oh, and closer J.J. Putz was unavailable.  —  So Arizona turned to rookie left-hander Joe Paterson …