MLB roundup: Braves win opener of World Series rematch

Austin Riley hit a three-run homer Friday night for the surging Atlanta Braves, who beat the visiting Houston Astros 6-2 in the first game between the clubs since last October's World Series.

The Braves, who defeated the Astros in six games last year to clinch their first title since 1995, have won 10 of their past 11 games. The Astros lost for just the third time in nine games.

Kyle Wright (15-5) earned the win after allowing two runs over six innings. Dansby Swanson finished with three hits, and Ronald Acuna Jr., Riley and Eddie Rosario had two hits apiece for Atlanta.

Houston's Lance McCullers Jr. (1-1) gave up three runs in five innings. Astros left fielder Yordan Alvarez left the game in the bottom of the fifth inning because he was feeling ill. The team announced that he was taken to a hospital to be evaluated.

Guardians 5, White Sox 2

Triston McKenzie recorded a career-high 14 strikeouts and Amed Rosario had a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning, fueling host Cleveland past Chicago.

McKenzie (9-9) allowed two runs on six hits in seven innings. Jose Ramirez belted a solo homer and rookie Steven Kwan had an RBI triple and scored on Rosario's single. Andres Gimenez added a two-run single for the Guardians, who have won 10 of their last 13 games.

Jose Abreu and Yoan Moncada each had an RBI single in the first inning for the White Sox, who have lost three in a row following a five-game winning streak.

Angels 1, Tigers 0

Patrick Sandoval outdueled Matt Manning and tossed the first shutout of his career as Los Angeles blanked host Detroit.

Sandoval (4-8) held Detroit to four hits and didn't walk a batter for the first time in 20 starts this season. He notched nine strikeouts and required only 97 pitches to finish his gem.