A`s hit 3 HRs, Laureano`s 3 fine catches help top Angels 8-4
(World News USA)

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Oakland manager Bob Melvin didn`t know until an hour before Wednesday`s game against the Los Angeles Angels whether Ramón Laureano would be available. After finding out that Major League Baseball wouldn`t decide on his appeal of a six-game suspension, the Athletics center fielder helped his team avert a series sweep. Laureano made three sensational catches in Oakland`s 8-4 victory. The Athletics got three home runs and solid pitching from starter Chris Bassitt, but it was Laureano`s glove work that ended up making the difference. “He`s a Gold Glove center fielder, no doubt. He won us the game defensively,` said Bassitt, who improved to 2-0 after going 5 2/3 innings. `I...