ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) _ The Oakland Athletics finally clinched their third
consecutive playoff berth on the last day of the regular season with a 4-0
victory over the Texas Rangers. Sonny Gray threw a six-hitter to win for the
first time in five September starts. Josh Reddick had an RBI triple.
NEW YORK (AP) _ The Houston Astros lost 8-3 to the New York Mets after Bobby
Abreu sparked the decisive rally yesterday with a base hit in his final big
league at-bat. Lucas Duda homered and drove in four runs. Jose Altuve wrapped up
the American League batting title with two more hits for the Houston Astros.