The Astros earned their first three-game sweep at Wrigley Field since May 15-17, 2001. They have won four straight overall and eight of 11.
The Pirates are 7-20 in one-run games, the most in the majors.
The A's have grounded into a double play in 11 straight games, matching the second-longest streak in Oakland history. The record is 13 set between May 30 and June 14, 1969.
Mariner Ichiro Suzuki went 1 for 5 with his 23d infield hit, tops in the majors.![]()
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