MLB

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim activated outfielder Reggie Willits from the 15-day disabled list prior to Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Oakland Athletics.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim activated outfielder Reggie Willits from the 15-day disabled list prior to Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Oakland Athletics.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim second baseman Howie Kendrick and shortstop Erick Aybar both left Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Oakland Athletics with hamstring injuries.

Emil Brown hit a two-run homer and finished with three runs driven in, while Rajai Davis scored twice and notched his first career four-hit game, as the Oakland Athletics edged the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 6-5, in the rubber match of a three-game set.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim second baseman Howie Kendrick left Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics in the fourth inning with an injured leg.

Ryan Ludwick finished 3-for-4 with two runs batted in, as St. Louis used a four-run eighth inning to upend Milwaukee, 5-3, and earn a split in the two-game set with the Brewers.

Jarrod Saltalamacchia went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, an RBI and a run scored while Brandon Boggs homered, as the Texas Rangers completed a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals with a 3-2 victory.

Roy Oswalt continued his mastery of the Reds with seven strong innings to lead the Houston Astros to a 4-1 win over Cincinnati at Minute Maid Park.

Kelly Shoppach and Shin-Soo Choo each hit a two-run homer to lead Cleveland to its 10th straight victory, as the Indians edged the Tigers, 9-7, in the finale of a three-game set.

Carlos Delgado hit a pair of home runs and drove in three, as the New York Mets rallied to beat Philadelphia, 6-3, and leapfrog the Phillies to retake the lead in the NL East.