McCullers goes 6 shutout innings in return, Astros down A’s


              Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena, left, celebrates next to Oakland Athletics second baseman Nick Allen after hitting an RBI--double during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus fields a grounder by Houston Astros' Trey Mancini, who was out at first during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Houston Astros' Trey Mancini runs the bases after hitting an RBI-double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Oakland Athletics second baseman Nick Allen, top, turns a double play against Houston Astros' Martin Maldonado after forcing out Chas McCormick, bottom, during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Kirby Snead delivers during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
            
              Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
McCullers goes 6 shutout innings in return, Astros down A’s