Rookie Varland leads Twins’ rout of Astros

HOUSTON — Rookie Louie Varland threw seven scoreless innings and Donovan Solano drove in a season-high four runs in the Minnesota Twins’ 8-2 victory over the Houston Astros. It was a career-long outing for the 25-year-old Varland (3-1), who allowed four hits — all singles — and struck out five with a walk.