Cleveland's winning streak reaches 16

On the road or at home, the Cleveland Indians won't lose. Their winning streak — now at 16 — rolls on.

Edwin Encarnacion hit a three-run homer in the first inning and the host Indians extended the longest winning streak in franchise history — and the longest in the majors in 15 years — by beating the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 Friday night.

"We're having a lot of fun here," said Mike Clevinger (9-5), who recorded his third consecutive start of six scoreless innings.

Back from going 11-0 on the road, Cleveland began a 10-game homestand by giving up only four hits to the Orioles.

Cleveland's string is the longest in the majors since Oakland won 20 in a row in 2002. The longest winning streak in major league history is 21 by the 1935 Chicago Cubs.

Not only have the Indians not lost since Aug. 23, they have trailed only twice in 144 innings during the streak and have outscored opponents 114-28.

"They're playing pretty good baseball," Cleveland manager Terry Francona said in a classic understatement.

Seattle 4, Los Angeles 3: Ben Gamel hit a three-run homer off Ricky Nolasco, Mike Leake overcame first-inning problems to pitch six innings, and the host Mariners ended a three-game losing streak, dropping the Angels two games behind the Twins for the second AL wild card. Mitch Haniger added an RBI single for Seattle as Nolasco (6-13) was unable to make it out of the fourth inning.

Oakland 9, Houston 8: Jed Lowrie singled home the winning run in the ninth inning after Boog Powell's tying home run, and the host Athletics ended the Astros' seven-game winning streak.

Texas 11, New York 5: Martin Perez won his seventh consecutive start after the playoff-hopeful Rangers rallied from an early four-run deficit at home and beat the Yankees.

Boston 9, Tampa Bay 3: Drew Pomeranz did not give up a hit until the fifth inning, Mookie Betts hit a three-run homer and the host Red Sox extended their AL East lead to 4½ games.

Detroit 5, Toronto 4: Nick Castellanos hit his third career grand slam and the Tigers turned their first triple play in 16 years in beating the host Blue Jays.

Milwaukee 2, Chicago 0: Ryan Braun hit his 300th career home run, Jimmy Nelson combined with three relievers on a five-hitter and the Brewers won the opener of a key series. It was the first regular-season Friday night game at Wrigley Field.

Colorado 5, Los Angeles 4: The Rockies handed the NL West-leading Dodgers their 13th loss in 14 games, rallying from an early 4-1 deficit vs. Yu Darvish with a four-run fifth. Los Angeles lost its eighth game in a row.

Washington 11, Philadelphia 10: Michael A. Taylor raced for an inside-the-park grand slam when Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera misplayed his line drive, and the host Nationals moved closer to an NL East title.

St. Louis 4, Pittsburgh 1: Luke Weaver pitched 5⅔ shutout innings as the host Cardinals improved their playoff hopes.

New York 5, Cincinnati 1: Jose Reyes homered twice, Seth Lugo pitched six innings and the host Mets beat the Reds.

San Francisco 9, Chicago White Sox 2: Pablo Sandoval ended his 0-for-38 skid with a three-run homer for the visiting Giants.

• With Hurricane Irma hitting Florida, Major League Baseball moved a three-game series between the Yankees and Rays set to start Monday from St. Petersburg, Fla., to the New York Mets' Citi Field.