4-base error on ball over fence helps Rangers top Angels 7-3
By SCHUYLER DIXON
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) _ Los Angeles Angels right fielder Jo Adell was charged with a rare four-base error when a fly ball from Texas’ Nick Solak popped out of the rookie’s glove and flew the few remaining feet over the fence in the Rangers’ 7-3 win. The play was initially ruled a home run for Solak, but the official scorer changed it to an error after consulting with the Elias Sports Bureau. Elias said it wasn’t aware of any precedent for a four-base error on a ball that went over the fence. Lance Lynn recorded his 100th career win.
Astros, Athletics clear benches as rivals’ tempers flare
By JANIE McCAULEY
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) _ Benches cleared during the seventh inning of the Astros-Athletics series finale. Tempers flared at last between the AL West rivals months after Houston’s sign-stealing scandal was brought to light by Oakland pitcher Mike Fiers. Oakland’s Ramon Laureano was hit by a pitch from Humberto Castellanos with one out in the seventh. He began exchanging words with Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron, then left first base, threw down his batting helmet and began sprinting toward Cintron. Astros catcher Dustin Garneau tackled Laureano before the A’s outfielder got to the hitting coach.