Lawrence Butler hit a go-ahead, three-run homer, Nick Kurtz added a solo shot and the Athletics beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Friday night.

Ronald Acuña Jr. homered and Bryce Elder pitched seven strong innings as the Atlanta Braves beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 10-1 on Friday night.

It’s a busy weekend of food and music events in the Twin Cities. Even if you don’t have tickets to the biggest show in town, ...