Trout, Pujols lift Angels to 7-2 win over Astros
Mike Trout had a three-run double and Albert Pujols hit a two-run homer in a big third inning to help the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 7-2 on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Houston Astros
2
Los Angeles Angels
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| LAA | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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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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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Moran singled to left, González and Rasmus scored, Gattis to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-7
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Advancing On Force 1-7
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-7
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 0-7
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-7
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Play Result 0-7
Escobar singled to left center, Petit scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-7
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-6
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Play Result 0-6
Pujols homered to left center (408 feet), Trout scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-6
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Foul Ball 0-4
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-4
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Play Result 0-4
Trout doubled to deep center, Pérez, Petit and Calhoun scored.
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Advancing On Play 0-4
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Advancing On Play 0-3
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Advancing On Play 0-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Calhoun singled to left, Ortega scored, Pérez to third, Petit to second.
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Advancing On Force 0-1
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Foul Out 0-0
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 2-7
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Castro struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-7
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 2-7
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 2-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-7
Castro batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-7
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Play Result 2-7
Moran singled to left, González and Rasmus scored, Gattis to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-7
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Advancing On Force 2-7
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Advancing On Force 1-7
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Single 0-7
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-7
Moran batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-7
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Play Result 0-7
Valbuena struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 0-7
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 0-7
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-7
Valbuena batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-7
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Play Result 0-7
Gattis walked, González to third, Rasmus to second.
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Advancing On Force 0-7
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Advancing On Force 0-7
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Ball 0-7
Pitch 5: ball 4
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Strike Looking 0-7
Pitch 4: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 0-7
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 0-7
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 0-7
Gattis batting
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Play Result 0-7
Bedrosian relieved Shoemaker.
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Lineup Change 0-7
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Lineup Change 0-7
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-7
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Play Result 0-7
Rasmus singled to right, González to second.
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Advancing On Force 0-7
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Single 0-7
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-7
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Head to Head
HOU wins series 2-1
Injuries
Los Angeles Angels
- Jack Kochanowicz Out
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Lineups
ConfirmedLAA
Yunel Escobar3B0
Kole CalhounRF56
Mike TroutCF27
Albert PujolsDH5
C.J. Cron1B28
Johnny Giavotella2B12
Rafael OrtegaLF0
Carlos PerezC29
Gregorio PetitSS40
Substitutes
Kaleb Cowart3B57
Shane RobinsonCF38
HOU
George SpringerRF4
Jose Altuve2B27
Carlos CorreaSS1
Colby RasmusRF28
Evan GattisDH11
Luis Valbuena2B18
Colin Moran3B79
Jason CastroC18
Jake MarisnickCF94
Substitutes
Tony KempLF12
Marwin GonzalezSS14
Tyler White1B16
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