Jose Altuve, George Springer key Astros' rally past Angels
Jose Altuve and George Springer drove in two runs each during Houston's four-run eighth inning as the Astros pulled away for an 8-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Los Angeles Angels
5
Houston Astros
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| HOU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
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Match Report
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
C Cowgill grounded into fielder's choice to second, R Ibanez scored, E Aybar out at second, C Iannetta to third.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 5-8
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
E Aybar walked, D Freese scored, R Ibanez to third, C Iannetta to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-8
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Foul Ball 3-8
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
G Springer singled to center, D Fowler and J Altuve scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-8
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Advancing On Play 3-7
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-6
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Play Result 3-6
J Altuve doubled to left, R Grossman and C Corporan scored, D Fowler to third.
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Advancing On Force 3-6
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Advancing On Force 3-5
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-4
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
M Trout doubled to left, E Aybar scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-4
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Foul Ball 2-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-4
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Play Result 2-4
E Aybar singled to center, C Iannetta scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-4
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-4
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Play Result 1-4
D Fowler singled to center, C Corporan scored, M Gonzalez to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-4
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 5-8
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
A Pujols popped out to first.
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Pop Out 5-8
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 5-8
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 5-8
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 5-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-8
A Pujols batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
M Trout struck out swinging.
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Fielders Indifference 5-8
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Strike Swinging 5-8
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 5-8
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 5-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-8
M Trout batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-8
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Play Result 5-8
C Cowgill grounded into fielder's choice to second, R Ibanez scored, E Aybar out at second, C Iannetta to third.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 5-8
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 5-8
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 5-8
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 4-8
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 4-8
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 4-8
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 4-8
C Cowgill batting
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Play Result 4-8
C Qualls relieved P Clemens.
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-8
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Play Result 4-8
E Aybar walked, D Freese scored, R Ibanez to third, C Iannetta to second.
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Advancing On Force 4-8
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Advancing On Force 4-8
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Advancing On Force 4-8
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 4: ball 4
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-8
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-8
E Aybar batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-8
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Play Result 3-8
C Iannetta singled to left, D Freese to third, R Ibanez to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-8
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Advancing On Force 3-8
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Head to Head
HOU wins series 2-1
Injuries
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Los Angeles Angels
- Jack Kochanowicz Out
Lineups
ConfirmedHOU
Dexter FowlerCF25
Jose Altuve2B27
George SpringerRF4
Matt Scott Dominguez3B28
Jon Singleton1B35
Chris CarterDH48
Robbie GrossmanLF8
Carlos CorporanC17
Marwin GonzalezSS14
Substitutes
Jonathan VillarDH19
LAA
Kole CalhounRF56
Mike TroutDH27
Albert Pujols1B5
Josh HamiltonCF32
Howie Kendrick2B47
David Freese3B25
Raul IbanezLF18
Chris IannettaC22
Erick AybarSS0
Substitutes
C.J. CronPH28
Collin CowgillRF5
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