Astros turn to J.P. France in bid to sweep Angels

A benevolent official scorer perhaps kept the Los Angeles Angels from adding to their major-league-worst mark of 31 unearned runs allowed on Saturday, but regardless of any rendered decisions, the Houston Astros were keen to take advantage of the Angels' defense.

The host Astros won 9-6, buoyed by a five-run fourth inning that turned on a pair of misplays by the Angels, the first of which was a botched grounder by shorts