AROUND THE HORN

Red Sox: Chris Sale struck out 13 in eight shutout innings and Mookie Betts belted a three-run double in the 10th to key a 4-1 victory over the Blue Jays. Sale become the first Red Sox pitcher to strike out 12 or more in consecutive outings since Pedro Martinez did it in four straight starts in 2001. “It’s impressive, man,” 2B Dustin Pedroia said. “He’s just attacking the zone, overpowering guys with all of his pitches.” Sale allowed four hits, all singles, and walked one. Throwing 80 of 102 pitches for strikes, Sale lowered his ERA to 0.91 . ... Manager John Farrell said LHP David Price had been dealing with “soreness” in his recovery from an injured left elbow.

Astros: Carlos Beltran hit his first home run in a 2-1 victory over the Angels. Lance McCullers struck out eight in 62⁄3 shutout innings. The Astros (11-5) have won seven of eight and are off to their best start since 2006.

Rays: Steven Souza Jr. doubled, tripled and homered in an 8-1 decision that completed a threegame sweep of the Tigers.

Indians: Carlos Santana had two doubles and two RBIs to key a 6-2 victory over the Twins.

Mets: Closer Jeurys Familia rejoined the team after serving a 15-game suspension for violating MLB’s domestic violence policy. ... C Kevin Plawecki was recalled, and pitchers Rafael Montero and Sean Gilmartin were sent down.

Cardinals: 3B Jhonny Peralta went on the DL because of an upper respiratory problem. LHP Tyler Lyons (knee) was activated.

Blue Jays: RHPs Mat Latos and Casey Lawrence will be called up to start against the Angels on Friday and Saturday, respectively. ... At 3-12, the Jays are off to the worst start in franchise history.

MLB: Cuban OF Luis Robert was declared a free agent, MLB.com reported. Robert, considered the No. 2 international prospect, is a 6-foot-3, 205-pounder regarded as a fivetool player. The A’s, Astros, Cardinals, White Sox, Padres and Reds are among the teams with strong interest in signing him.