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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Scott Spiezio and Garret Anderson hit consecutive homers in the fifth inning, and Kevin Appier pitched three-hit ball into the seventh as the Anaheim Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 7-0 Monday night.

Appier (10-9) struck out three and walked four in 6 2-3 innings against Detroit, last in the AL in walks, runs, homers and on-base percentage.

He gave up a two-out single and two walks in the seventh before Al Levine struck out Brandon Inge.

Levine and Steve Shields combined to finish the four-hitter, sending the Tigers to their seventh shutout.

Mark Redman (7-10) was charged with six runs - five earned - and nine hits in four-plus innings, failing to retire any of the four batters he faced during a five-run fifth that increased Anaheim's lead to 7-0.

Blue Jays 2, Athletics 1

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Esteban Loaiza allowed one run in 7 1-3 innings to win on the road for the first time in six starts, leading Toronto over Oakland.

Loaiza (5-6) last won on the road May 31 at Detroit. He allowed just seven hits while striking out three and walking two.

Kelvim Escobar allowed a leadoff triple to Terrence Long in ninth before finishing for his 24th save in 30 opportunities.

Aaron Harang (4-3) gave up two runs on five hits over seven innings. He walked one and struck out one. It was his loss in nine starts since June 15.

Jermaine Dye hit his 13th home run for Oakland.

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