Astros snap 5-game losing streak with crucial win over A's

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Framber Valdez threw seven quality innings, Christian Walker homered and drove in three runs and the visiting Houston Astros posted a crucial 11-5 victory over the Athletics on Thursday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Valdez (13-11) allowed one run on seven hits, striking out 10 and walking two. Jose Altuve, Isaac Paredes and Carlos Correa each drove in a pair of runs