Montas reaches 200 Ks, A’s pound first-place Astros 14-2

Montas reaches 200 Ks, A’s pound first-place Astros 14-2

Frankie Montas pitched two-hit ball over seven innings and became the first Oakland pitcher in 20 years to reach 200 strikeouts in a season, helping the Athletics pound the Houston Astros 14-2 on Friday night to support their slim playoff hopes.