Athletics hit three home runs in 10-3 win over Angels

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Colby Thomas, Shea Langeliers and Nick Kurtz homered, rookie Jack Perkins had seven strikeouts in five solid innings and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angeles 10-3 on Friday night.

The Athletics snapped an eight-game losing streak, which included seven this season, against the Angels.

Thomas and Kurtz each had three hits and drove in three runs. Thomas, a 24-year-old rookie, hit a three-run homer in the third inning and Kurtz hit a three-run shot that capped the scoring in the eighth.

Perkins (2-2) made his third career start and allowed three runs on five hits with three walks. He allowed three runs on three hits in six innings to beat Orioles 11-3 for first win as a starter his last time out.

Langeliers hit solo homer off Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi (6-8) and added an RBI single. Kikuchi gave up five hits and four runs in four innings.

Travis d’Arnaud doubled to drive in Yoán Moncada in the second for the Angels. Zach Neto homered after Bryce Teodosio walked on four pitches to lead off the fifth to trim their deficit to 4-3.

Brent Rooker doubled to lead off the third and moved to third on a single by Kurtz before Thomas hit a first-pitch curveball over the wall in left center field to make it 4-1.

The Athletics were 6 for 9 with runners in scoring position while the Angels were 1 for 7.

Angels LHP Tyler Anderson (2-7, 4.63 ERA) starts Saturday opposite Athletics RHP Luis Morales (0-0, 1.93).

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Los Angeles Angels' Jo Adell breaks his bat during the second inning of a baseball game against the Athletics Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws to the Athletics during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Athletics' Colby Thomas rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Athletics pitcher Jack Perkins throws to the Los Angeles Angels during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

DENVER (AP) — Versatile infielder/outfielder Willi Castro and the Colorado Rockies agreed to a $12.8 million, two-year deal Thursday, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced.

Castro spent last season with the Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs, where he hit a combined .226 with 11 homers and 33 RBIs. He played all three outfield spots last season in addition to seeing time at third and shortstop. He even pitched an inning while with the Twins.

The 28-year-old Castro made his major league debut on Aug. 24, 2019, while with Detroit. He spent four seasons with the Tigers before joining the Twins, where he was an All-Star in 2024. He was traded to the Cubs last July.

Earlier in the day, the Rockies finalized the signing of right-handed starter Michael Lorenzen to an $8 million, one-year contract. The deal includes a $9 million club option for 2027. Right-hander Bradley Blalock was designated for assignment to open a roster spot.

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FILE - Chicago Cubs' Willi Castro (1) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sept. 5, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)