CLEVELAND (AP) -- Jason Giambi's gigantic three-run homer in Colorado's six-run fifth inning off Fausto Carmona sent the Rockies to an 8-7 win Monday night over Cleveland, the Indians' first loss in seven interleague games this season.
Giambi's 440-foot shot -- his 422nd career homer -- against Carmona (4-9) helped the Rockies win for the fifth time in six games and get back to .500 for the first time since May 25. The 40-year-old Giambi will get more at-bats with the Rockies on the road in AL ballparks for the next five games.
This weekend, he'll be back in Yankee Stadium, where he starred in pinstripes from 2002-08.
Matt Lindstrom (2-1), the second of five Rockies relievers, got the win. Huston Street worked the ninth for his NL-leading 21st save in 23 chances.
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