Altuve, Gonzalez help Astros past Angels 3-2
Jose Altuve homered and Marwin Gonzalez's tiebreaking RBI triple in the eighth inning helped the Houston Astros to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Los Angeles Angels
2
Houston Astros
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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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 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Calhoun singled to left, Robinson scored, Escobar tagged out at second.
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Advancing On Play 2-3
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Correa grounded into fielder's choice to third, González scored, Altuve out at second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 1-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
González tripled to deep center, Springer scored.
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Advancing On Force 1-2
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Altuve homered to left center (411 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Out 1-0
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Out 1-0
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-0
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Play Result 1-0
Escobar singled to center, Bandy scored, Robinson to second.
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Advancing On Force 1-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: 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 2: 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 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 2: 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 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 2-3
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Trout lined out to left.
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Line Out 2-3
Pitch 7: in play
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Ball 2-3
Pitch 6: ball 2
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Play Result 2-3
Calhoun stole second.
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Stolen Base 2-3
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Ball 2-3
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Foul Ball 2-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 2-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-3
Trout batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-3
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Play Result 2-3
Calhoun singled to left, Robinson scored, Escobar tagged out at second.
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Advancing On Play 2-3
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Advancing On Play 2-3
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Single 1-3
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-3
Calhoun batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Escobar singled to center, Robinson to third.
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Advancing On Play 1-3
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Single 1-3
Pitch 7: in play
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 6: ball 3
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Play Result 1-3
Robinson stole second.
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Stolen Base 1-3
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Strike Swinging 1-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-3
Escobar batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Play Result 1-3
Robinson reached on infield single to third.
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Single 1-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Strike Swinging 1-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 1-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 1-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-3
Robinson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-3
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Head to Head
HOU wins series 3-0
Injuries
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Los Angeles Angels
- Jack Kochanowicz Out
Lineups
ConfirmedHOU
George SpringerDH4
Marwin Gonzalez1B14
Jose Altuve2B27
Carlos CorreaSS1
Colby RasmusLF28
Luis Valbuena3B18
Carlos GomezCF91
Jason CastroC18
Tony KempLF12
Substitutes
Jake MarisnickRF94
LAA
Yunel Escobar3B0
Kole CalhounRF56
Mike TroutDH27
C.J. Cron1B28
Jefry MarteLF19
Johnny Giavotella2B12
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Jett BandyC47
Shane RobinsonCF38
Substitutes
Daniel NavaLF25
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