HOUSTON (AP) – Josh Reddick and George Springer had three hits each and combined for five RBIs as the Houston Astros used a 5-run third inning to take the lead and hold on for a 11-8 win over the Oakland Athletics. Houston rookie David Paulino allowed seven hits with a season-high seven runs in four-plus innings and Michael Feliz struck out two in a scoreless fifth for the win. Ken Giles struck out two in the ninth for his 18th save.
CLEVELAND (AP) – Trevor Bauer pitched into the seventh inning, Michael Brantley drove in two runs and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Texas Rangers 5-3 in manager Terry Francona’s return to the team. Francona was cleared to come back after another health scare forced him to leave Monday’s game and miss Tuesday’s contest. The 58-year-old Francona has been fitted with a heart monitor, but he said doctors have ruled out any serious health issues.