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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Felix Doubront throws to the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning of a baseball game in Baltimore, Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Patrick Semansky, Associated Press
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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Brian Matusz throws to the Boston Red Sox in the first inning of a baseball game in Baltimore, Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Patrick Semansky, Associated Press
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Boston Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis rounds third base after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Patrick Semansky, Associated Press
By Associated Press

BALTIMORE — Brian Matusz allowed two hits and struck out nine in 6 1-3 innings, Steve Tolleson and Wilson Betemit both hit two-run homers, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Tuesday night.

It was the sixth win in eight games for the AL East-leading Orioles, who improved to 4-1 against Boston this season. Tolleson homered off Felix Doubront in the second inning and Betemit connected against Matt Albers in the eighth.

Kevin Youkilis homered for the Red Sox, who were seeking to climb over .500 for the first time this season. Instead, Boston reclaimed sole possession of last place.

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Matusz (4-4) won his third straight start. He allowed one run, walked one and matched his career high in strikeouts. He threw 101 pitches, 67 for strikes.

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