LOS ANGELES – Torii Hunter slammed into the center-field wall and held his ground – and the baseball.

The Los Angeles Angels’ outfielder escaped serious injury despite hitting the fence at full speed – and bouncing off it like a pinball – with Matt Kemp’s extra-base bid securely in hand.

The eight-time Gold Glove winner went on to make another good defensive play and drove in three runs in his final two at-bats to help the Angels beat the Dodgers 10-7 on Sunday in the rubber game of the Freeway Series.

“See how many Gold Gloves he has? He’s been doing it to people forever,” Kemp said. “He told me he was gonna do that, too. He said: ‘Don’t hit it to me.’ That’s my boy.”

Hunter, the only Angels player to start all 43 games, had the wind knocked out of him after his fourth-inning gem and spent several anxious moments flat on his back in the warning track while trainers Ned Bergert and Rick Smith ran to his aid along with manager Mike Scioscia.

“When we got out there, he still hadn’t caught his breath,” Scioscia said. “Once he did, he said: ‘I’m playing.’ Ned and Smitty checked him out, and I don’t think he was going to come out of the game at that time unless they tied him up and put him on a stretcher. Every day, this guy just seems to do something better than the day before.”

When Hunter returned to the dugout after the inning, starting pitcher Matt Palmer stopped the two-time All-Star and told him how much his efforts were appreciated.

“I asked him if he was OK and then I said to him: ‘You know what? You’re an amazing guy. Not all Gold Glovers can do that kind of stuff.’ He’s one of the best players in baseball,” Palmer said. “I thought he was a great player before I knew him. Then once I started to get to know him and his personality, I told him he was by far my favorite player.”

Hunter, who has played in 202 consecutive games without making an error, helped the Angels recover from a 4-0 deficit with an RBI single during a three-run sixth that gave them a 5-4 lead against Chad Billingsley (6-2). He extended the margin to 7-4 with a bases-loaded two-run single in the seventh, giving him a team-high 37 RBIs.

“It’s just fun to watch him play,” teammate Robb Quinlan said. “I mean, we’re getting to the point now where we’re assuming that he’s going to catch everything because he’s done such a great job out there.”

Dodgers rookie Jamie Hoffman had four RBIs – including a three-run homer in the second – after getting his first start in the big leagues. The previous day, Hoffman was promoted from Triple-A Albuquerque when Xavier Paul went on the disabled list with a staph infection.

“It was real exciting. It still hasn’t hit home, really,” said Hoffman, a former hockey player who was drafted in 2003 by the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes but signed with the Dodgers instead.

Interleague

Red Sox 12, Mets 5

At Boston, Kevin Youkilis hit a three-run homer two innings after his long foul ball was upheld by a replay review, Mike Lowell also had a three-run shot and the Red Sox avoided being swept at home for the first time this season.

The Red Sox rebounded from a rough loss Saturday night when Omir Santos’ replay-reversed homer against closer Jonathan Papelbon gave the Mets a 3-2 win.

Boston rallied with three runs to take a 6-5 edge against starter Tim Redding (0-1) in the fifth.

Tim Wakefield (6-2) gave up five runs and seven hits in six innings for his fourth win in five starts.

Rangers 5, Astros 0

At Houston, Brandon McCarthy scattered nine hits in his first career complete game and the Rangers completed a three-game sweep.

Josh Hamilton, Ian Kinsler and Jarrod Saltalamacchia homered as the AL West leaders moved nine games above .500 and extended the Astros’ losing streak to four.

McCarthy (4-2) struck out six and walked one while outpitching Mike Hampton (2-4).

Phillies 4, Yankees 3, 11 innings

At New York, Carlos Ruiz hit a two-out RBI double against Brett Tomko (0-1) in the 11th and Philadelphia overcame another blown save by Brad Lidge.

The Phillies went 8-2 on their three-city, 10-day trip and improved to a major league-best 16-6 on the road.

Clay Condrey (4-0), the Phillies’ sixth pitcher, worked two scoreless innings.

Nationals 8, Orioles 5

At Washington, Adam Dunn hit two home runs, including a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning, for a career-high six RBIs and the Nationals rallied for a victory.

After Chris Ray (0-1) loaded the bases in the seventh, Jamie Walker relieved and Dunn hit his 10th career slam.

Ron Villone (2-0) worked a scoreless seventh for the victory.

Marlins 5, Rays 4, 11 innings

At Miami, Ross Gload drove in the winning run with a one-out, bases-loaded single in the 11th inning against Lance Cormier (0-1), and the Marlins snapped a four-game losing streak.

Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura hurt his left knee when hit while trying to turn a double play in the eighth inning and was carted off the field. He will have an MRI.

Rockies 3, Tigers 1

At Detroit, Todd Helton drove in two runs, Jason Hammel pitched into the seventh for his first win this season and Colorado beat Dontrelle Willis and the Tigers.

Hammel (1-3) was making his sixth start since joining the rotation in late April. He allowed one run on six hits and three walks in six-plus innings.

Willis (1-1) allowed three runs and seven hits in 6 2-3 innings.

Reds 4, Indians 3, 11 innings

At Cincinnati, Alex Gonzalez doubled home the winning run with one out in the 11th and the Reds won the all-Ohio series.

Carlos Fisher (1-0), Cincinnati’s fifth pitcher, worked a scoreless 11th to get the win in his major league debut. Luis Vizcaino (1-2) earned the win.

Pirates 4, White Sox 3

At Chicago, Jack Wilson hit a tying homer off Bobby Jenks (0-2) with two outs in the ninth, then Delwyn Young got the go-ahead RBI single as Pittsburgh finally scored against the White Sox.

Shut out in the series’ first two games, the Pirates rallied against Jenks, an All-Star closer who entered with a 0.00 ERA in save situations and 10 saves.

John Grabow (3-0) pitched the eighth for the win.

Royals 3, Cardinals 2

At St. Louis, Brian Bannister worked six strong innings and drove in a run and pinch-hitter Mike Jacobs’ RBI single snapped a seventh-inning tie, helping the Royals avoid a three-game sweep in the I-70 interleague series.

The Royals ended a 24-inning scoreless drought.

Joel Pineiro (5-4) allowed three runs in seven innings and also had an RBI single.

Bannister (4-1) allowed two runs on seven hits in six innings.

Braves 10, Blue Jays 2

At Atlanta, Brian McCann homered twice, pinch-hitter Chipper Jones drove in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded single in the seventh inning and the Braves capped a three-game sweep.

The Blue Jays’ six-game losing streak is their longest since dropping seven straight last June.

Jeff Bennett (2-1), Atlanta’s third of five relievers, recorded one out in the seventh.

Shawn Camp (0-2) gave up the first three runs in the seventh.

Athletics 6, Diamondbacks 2

At Oakland, Calif., Jason Giambi homered a day after reaching the 400 milestone and Landon Powell hit a tiebreaking shot for his first career home run as the Athletics avoided a sweep.

Rookie Josh Outman (2-0) worked out of jams all day and hung tough with Jon Garland (4-3), who pitched five scoreless innings before running into trouble.

Twins 6, Brewers 3

At Minneapolis, Justin Morneau hit a grand slam, Scott Baker pitched into the ninth, and the Twins completed a three-game sweep.

Joe Mauer and Joe Crede also homered for Minnesota. Baker (2-5) allowed seven hits and struck out six in 8 1-3 innings for his first win in three starts since May 8. Mauer, who improved his batting average to .438, homered in the first off Dave Bush (3-1).

Mike Cameron hit a solo homer in the fourth, and Prince Fielder added a two-run shot in the ninth for the Brewers.

National League

Padres 7, Cubs 2

At San Diego, Kevin Kouzmanoff homered and had four RBIs, capping the Padres’ first 9-0 homestand.

The Cubs, whose offense disappeared during an 0-6 trip, lost their season-high seventh straight.

Chris Young (4-2) hit a two-run single and held the Cubs to two runs and four hits in seven innings.

Ted Lilly (5-4) allowed five runs and eight hits in 6 1-3 innings.