Loperfido hits first MLB homer, Javier solid as Astros beat A's 8-1 to complete sweep

Rookie Joey Loperfido hit his first major league home run and Cristian Javier pitched six scoreless innings Thursday night to help the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 8-1 and complete a four-game sweep. The victory extended Houston’s winning streak to a season-high five games. The Astros have won seven of their last eight.