Cubs sweep A’s in Oakland

Kyle Hendricks allowed one run over 7 1/3 innings, Kris Bryant and Jorge Soler hit solo home runs, and Chicago completed a three-game sweep of Oakland.

Hendricks, who improved to 7-1 over his past nine starts, allowed three hits, struck out four and walked none. He lowered his ERA to 2.17, the second lowest in the major leagues.

The Cubs won their seventh straight game and improved to a major league best 69-41. They moved a season-high 28 games over .500.