Wilson (9-5) did not issue a walk, and retired 17 of his last 18 batters.
Neftali Feliz got three outs for his 27th save and 18th in a row.
For the second straight game, Michael Young's one-out solo homer in the first put Texas ahead, and from there pitching dominated.
Los Angeles starter Joe Saunders (6-10) took the loss despite and impressive seven innings, allowing one run and one walk while striking out six.
In New York, A.J. Burnett bounced back from a start cut short by a self-inflicted injury to pitch five scoreless innings and guide New York to victory over Kansas City.
Burnett (8-8) was starting six days after he cut both hands on a plastic lineup-card holder when he slammed open double doors in the clubhouse out of frustration during a game against Tampa Bay. He was helped by two double plays.
Robinson Cano hit a three-run double for the Yankees in a game that was halted for 1 hour, 25 minutes with two outs in the bottom of the fifth inning, when a deluge of rain made visibility difficult.
Royals starter Brian Bannister (7-9) gave up four runs in the first before settling over 4 2-3 innings.
In Oakland, Mark Buehrle pitched strongly on the one-year anniversary of his perfect game, guiding Chicago over Oakland.
Buehrle (9-8) was nearly flawless through six innings against Oakland before giving up a run in the seventh that ended a scoreless streak of 26 1-3 innings by White Sox starters.
Buehrle pitched a perfect game against Tampa Bay last season.
Chicago increased its lead in the AL Central to 2? games over Detroit.
Oakland starter Trevor Cahill (9-4) allowed three runs over seven innings.
In Cleveland, Fausto Carmona allowed one hit in five dominant innings as Cleveland extended its home winning streak over Tampa Bay to 18 straight in a game called off in the bottom of the seventh.
The Rays haven't won in Cleveland since 2005 _ the longest current losing streak in the majors.
Carmona (10-7) was lifted following a 1-hour, 30-minute rain delay between the fifth and sixth innings.
The Indians are 7-1 since the All-Star break.
Rays starter Jeff Niemann (8-3) allowed two runs in five innings of a game that lasted just 2:06 with 2:44 in stoppages.
In Seattle, Josh Beckett was in command in his return from two months on the disabled list, helping Boston edge Seattle.
Beckett, throwing fastballs clocked at 152 kph (95 mph), allowed one run in 5 2-3 innings. He struck out five in his first start since straining his lower back on May 18.
Boston's Bill Hall hit the first pitch of the seventh off Seattle starter Jason Vargas (6-5), getting one over his old team.
Scott Atchison (2-1) pitched 1 1-3 scoreless innings behind Beckett to earn the win. Jonathan Papelbon worked the ninth for his 22nd save.
The last-placed Mariners sunk to a season-low 23 games under .500 (37-60).
In Baltimore, Jeremy Guthrie allowed two runs over seven innings to earn his first win in two months and steer Baltimore to a tight win over Minnesota.
Guthrie (4-10), who struck out six, was 0-6 in his previous nine starts.
Luke Scott put Baltimore in front in the bottom of the sixth with a two-run homer off rookie Twins pitcher Anthony Slama (0-1).
Alfredo Simon worked the ninth for his 14th save.
Rangers extend lead over Angels with 1-0 win
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