Astros miss chance to gain ground, lose to Angels 2-0
Albert Pujols hit a two-run homer and Ricky Nolasco pitched seven solid innings, helping the Los Angeles Angels hinder the Houston Astros' wild-card hopes with a 2-0 victory Thursday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Los Angeles Angels
2
Houston Astros
0
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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 |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 10: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 2-0
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Pujols homered to left (360 feet), Trout scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-0
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 2-0
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Gattis grounded into double play, pitcher to second to first, Altuve out at second.
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Advancing On Force 2-0
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Ground Out 2-0
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-0
Gattis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Correa flied out to left.
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Fly Out 2-0
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Strike Looking 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (looking)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-0
Correa batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Altuve singled to center.
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Single 2-0
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 2-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-0
Altuve batting
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Play Result 2-0
Bailey relieved Ramírez.
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Play Result 2-0
Buss in left field.
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Start Inning 2-0
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 2-0
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Lineup Change 2-0
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Lineup Change 2-0
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End Inning 2-0
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Ortega flied out to right.
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Fly Out 2-0
Pitch 6: in play
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Play Result 2-0
Simmons stole second.
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Stolen Base 2-0
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Strike Looking 2-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-0
Ortega batting
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Injuries
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Los Angeles Angels
- Jack Kochanowicz Out
Lineups
ConfirmedHOU
George SpringerRF4
Yuli Gurriel3B10
Jose Altuve2B27
Carlos CorreaSS1
Evan GattisDH11
Marwin Gonzalez1B14
Tony KempLF12
Jason CastroC18
Jake MarisnickCF94
Substitutes
Tyler WhitePH16
Teoscar HernandezCF37
LAA
Yunel Escobar3B0
Mike TroutCF27
Albert PujolsDH5
C.J. Cron1B28
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Jefry MarteLF19
Rafael OrtegaRF0
Carlos PerezC29
Gregorio Petit2B40
Substitutes
Shane RobinsonLF38
Nick BussLF64
Kole CalhounPH56
Cliff Pennington2B7
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