Angels use 6-run ninth to rally for 10-6 win over Astros (Yahoo Sports)

Yunel Escobar hit a two-run homer and pinch-hitter Rafael Ortega had three RBIs during a six-run ninth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Angels over the Houston Astros 10-6 on Friday night. Houston fell 2 1/2 games behind the Tigers for the second AL wild card, a tough blow after clawing back with a five-run sixth inning to make it 6-3 prior to the late-game collapse. Houston led 6-4 when Escobar sent a slider from Ken Giles (2-5) into the seats in left field to start the ninth.