Oakland stays hot, takes 3 of 4 from Houston
HOUSTON — Mark Canha hit a two-run single in Oakland’s three-run eighth inning, helping the surging Athletics beat the Houston Astros 6-4 on Thursday. Nick Martini had three hits and two RBIs for the Athletics, who improved to 19-5 in their last 24 games. They took three of four from the AL West-leading Astros. Yusmeiro