Houston boast one of the best line-ups in baseball and their power-hitting was on full display against Los Angeles.
George Springer hit three home runs and added four RBIs, while Alex Bregman and Aledmys Diaz also contributed homers.
Astros starter Justin Verlander allowed two runs over five innings and improved his record to 20-6 this season.
The Angels tallied eight hits and had two from Andrelton Simmons. Michael Hermosillo chipped in two RBIs.
Eric tames Pirates
Eric Thames hit two home runs as the Milwaukee Brewers topped the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3.
Luis Severino notched nine strikeouts in the New York Yankees’ 8-3 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Christian Vazquez went three for five with three RBIs to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 7-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
Riley struggles against Giants
Austin Riley was hitless in four at-bats and struck out three times as the Atlanta Braves fell to the San Francisco Giants 4-1.
Cardinals flying into playoffs
The St Louis Cardinals clinched a playoff berth with a 3-2 victory against the Chicago Cubs.
Sunday’s results
Baltimore Orioles 2-1 Seattle MarinersNew York Yankees 8-3 Toronto Blue JaysMiami Marlins 5-3 Washington NationalsBoston Red Sox 7-4 Tampa Bay RaysNew York Mets 6-3 Cincinnati RedsDetroit Tigers 6-3 Chicago White SoxSan Francisco Giants 4-1 Atlanta BravesMilwaukee Brewers 4-3 Pittsburgh PiratesHouston Astros 13-5 Los Angeles AngelsMinnesota Twins 12-8 Kansas City RoyalsSt Louis Cardinals 3-2 Chicago CubsTexas Rangers 8-3 Oakland AthleticsSan Diego Padres 6-4 Arizona DiamondbacksLos Angeles Dodgers 7-4 Colorado RockiesCleveland Indians 10-1 Philadelphia Phillies
Red Sox at Rays
Tampa Bay are still battling with Cleveland for the second American League wild-card spot. The Indians’ upcoming series against the White Sox will not make things easy for the Rays, so they will need to hold off Boston on Monday.
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