Athletics win cuts Giants down to size

Craig Biggio's 52nd career leadoff homer moved him 20 hits from 3,000 and gave Houston an early lead.

In other Interleague action on Friday it was:

* Rangers 9, Brewers 6

* Angels 10, Cardinals 6

* Royals 8, Phillies 4

* Marlins 14, Devil Rays 8

* Mariners 6, Padres 5, 11 innings

* Dodgers 4, Blue Jays 3,

10 innings