Oakland Athletics

Athletics outfielder Chris Young turned a 5-3 deficit in the ninth inning of Friday's game against the Astros into a 6-5 lead by smacking a three-run homer off Houston closer Jose Veras. It was the fifth home run of the season for Young, who went 3 for 5 in the game to boost his batting average to .189 in 106 at-bats.

Athletics closer Grant Balfour walked two Friday but was able to pitch a scoreless ninth inning for his 10th save. Balfour struck out one and lowered his ERA to 1.40.

Balfour has 28-straight saves dating to last year, and he hasn't allowed a run in 7 1/3 innings in May.

Athletics starting pitcher Tommy Milone allowed five earned runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out five in seven innings Friday against the Astros. He was saved from a loss when the A's scored three runs in the ninth inning to win 6-5.

All five runs off Milone came in the fifth inning when he surrendered two home runs. It was the second time in three games Milone gave up five earned runs. He has a 3.80 ERA and 54:12 K:BB ratio in 64 innings, and he'll face the Giants in San Francisco Wednesday.

Athletics outfielder Josh Reddick "felt great" after taking more than 20 swings in batting practice Friday, MLB.com reports.

"No issues," Reddick told MLB.com. "I don't feel anything. I was happy with the results. Biggest thing for me was if I could pull the ball. It's one thing I really wanted to test out because I wasn't able to do it before. It felt great. Didn't feel anything and still driving the ball that way."

Reddick is unsure how long of a rehab assignment he'll need.

"We don't have a number yet," Reddick told MLB.com. "Talked with [manager Bob Melvin] today. He said he wants to make sure I get as comfortable as possible, whether it takes five at-bats or 15 or 20 at-bats."

Reddick has hit .152/.266/.250 with a home run in 92 at-bats this season.

Athletics infielder Jed Lowrie is out Friday with foot soreness, MLB.com reports. 

Lowrie has missed three-straight games with the injury, but he said the swelling has subsided considerably since he was hit by a Yu Darvish pitch Tuesday. He expects to return to action soon, although he is unsure of the exact date.