Astros Blank A’s, Rangers Beat Marlins

The Houston Astros wildcard hopes remain alive as the team shut out the Oakland A's 6-0 last night.

Joe Musgrove struck out 7 batters, gave up 3 walks and 3 hits in his 5 and a half innings on the mound, while Luke Gregerson, Pat Neshek and Brad Peacock combined to maintain the shutout.

Jose Altuve hit a home run, and the Atros are in 2nd place, and within 2 games of the AL wild card.

Meanwhile, the Texas Rangers got nearly 7 innings out of Yu Darvish, who struck out 9 Seattle Mariners on their way to a 6-3 win.

Carlos Beltran hit a homer in the win, which bumped Seattle down to 3rd place in the AL West.