MANILA, Philippines — Yuli Gurriel and Evan Gattis recorded multi-hit, multi-RBI games while rookie Framber Valdez delivered a strong pitching performance in a pinch as the Houston Astros capped a three-game series sweep of the visiting Los Angeles Angels with a 6-2 win on Sunday. The Astros sliced their magic number to claim the American League West to three. He belted his third home run of the series and 13th on the season in the first inning against Tyler Skaggs (8-9), a two-run shot. Valdez (4-1) delivered in what amounted to an emergency start, allowing a run on three hits in six innings. Elsewhere, Minnesota denied Oakland a chance to clinch a playoff spot on its home field, riding the strong pitching of Kyle Gibson and a two-run home run from Jake Cave to a 5-1 victory.

Source: Philippine Star September 25, 2018 00:00 UTC