Astros 2, Rangers 1

OAKLAND, Calif. — Matt Chapman hit a tiebreaking three-run homer off Jeremy Hellickson in a five-run fourth inning to support former Mississippi State pitcher Kendall Graveman, and the Oakland Athletics overcame an early two-run deficit to beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 on Sunday.

Matt Joyce and Matt Olson also homered as the A’s gained a four-game split.

In his worst outing since Baltimore acquired him from Philadelphia last month, Hellickson (1-2) gave up six runs — twice as many as he allowed in his previous two starts. He allowed five hits in five-plus innings.

Manny Machado hit his 22nd homer and scored twice for Baltimore.

Graveman (3-3) had an uneven outing in his first win since returning Aug. 3 from a disabled list stint caused by a strained right shoulder. He matched his career high of eight strikeouts, allowing two runs and eight hits in seven innings. ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Keuchel

took a shutout into the sixth inning, Jose Altuve homered and the AL-leading Houston Astros ended a five-game skid and avoided a sweep by their Texas rival, beating the Rangers.

Royals 14, White Sox 6

CHICAGO — Whit Merrifield hit a threerun homer and drove in a career-high five runs, and the Kansas City Royals pounded the Chicago White Sox.

Indians 4, Rays 3

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Austin Jackson led off the eighth inning with a home run, sending Kluber and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians over the Tampa Bay Rays.

(Photo by Ben Margot, AP) Oakland Athletics pitcher and former Mississippi State player Kendall Graveman works against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning on Sunday. Graveman got the win on the mound.