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Ronel Blanco returns from suspension to shut down the A’s and lead the Astros to a 5-2 victory

OAKLAND, Calif. — Ronel Blanco held Oakland in check for seven innings in his return from suspension and Kyle Tucker hit a two-run homer to lead the Houston Astros to a 5-2 victory over the Athletics on Sunday.

Jose Altuve added a two-run single in front of an announced crowd of 10,927 to help the Astros win the series and improve to 18-4 against the A’s over the past two seasons.