Gattis, Correa power Astros over Angels 6-3
Evan Gattis and Carlos Correa hit two-run homers, and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-3 on Monday night in a matchup of American League wild-card contenders.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Los Angeles Angels
3
Houston Astros
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| HOU | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | vs Chicago White Sox | L 3-7 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | vs Chicago White Sox | L 3-6 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Play Result 3-6
Cowgill singled to right, Murphy scored, Pérez to third.
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Advancing On Play 3-6
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Murphy singled to center, Freese scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-6
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
Correa doubled to deep right, Altuve scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-6
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Foul Out 1-5
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Pujols grounded out to shortstop, Aybar scored, Trout to second.
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Advancing On Play 1-5
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
Springer singled to left, Marisnick scored, Altuve to second.
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Advancing On Force 0-5
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Correa homered to right center (393 feet), Springer scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-4
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Gattis homered to left (362 feet), Rasmus scored.
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End Inning 3-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-6
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Play Result 3-6
Aybar grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 3-6
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 3-6
Pitch 4: ball 2
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Ball 3-6
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Looking 3-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 3-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-6
Aybar batting
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Play Result 3-6
Gregerson relieved Pérez.
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Lineup Change 3-6
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Lineup Change 3-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-6
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Play Result 3-6
Cowgill singled to right, Murphy scored, Pérez to third.
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Advancing On Play 3-6
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Advancing On Play 3-6
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Single 2-6
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Cowgill batting
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Play Result 2-6
Cowgill hit for Joyce.
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Play Result 2-6
Pérez relieved Fields.
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Play Result 2-6
Joyce hit for Jackson.
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Lineup Change 2-6
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Lineup Change 2-6
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Lineup Change 2-6
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Lineup Change 2-6
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Pérez walked, Murphy to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-6
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 7: ball 4
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Foul Ball 2-6
Pitch 6: foul
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 5: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Pérez batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Murphy singled to center, Freese scored.
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Advancing On Play 2-6
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Head to Head
LAA win series 2-1
Injuries
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Los Angeles Angels
- Jack Kochanowicz Out
Lineups
ConfirmedHOU
Jose Altuve2B27
George SpringerRF4
Carlos CorreaSS1
Jed Lowrie3B8
Colby RasmusLF28
Evan GattisDH11
Luis Valbuena1B18
Jason CastroC18
Jake MarisnickCF94
LAA
Erick AybarSS0
Kole CalhounRF56
Mike TroutCF27
Albert PujolsDH5
C.J. Cron1B28
David Freese3B25
Shane VictorinoLF8
Carlos PerezC29
Taylor Featherston2B86
Substitutes
David MurphyPH18
Chris IannettaPH22
Ryan Jackson2B21
Matt JoycePH7
Collin CowgillPH5
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