Angels use 6-run ninth to rally for 10-6 win over Astros
Yunel Escobar hit a two-run homer and pinch-hitter Rafael Ortega had three RBI during a six-run ninth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Angels over the Houston Astros 10-6 on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Los Angeles Angels
10
Houston Astros
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAA | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 10 |
| HOU | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-6
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Play Result 10-6
Ortega doubled to center, Pujols, Cron and Simmons scored.
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Advancing On Play 10-6
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Advancing On Play 9-6
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Advancing On Play 8-6
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-6
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Play Result 7-6
Cron singled to center, Trout scored, Pujols to second.
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Advancing On Force 7-6
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Foul Ball 6-6
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-6
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Play Result 6-6
Escobar homered to left (366 feet), Pennington scored.
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Advancing On Force 6-6
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-6
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-6
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Play Result 4-6
Buss grounded out to second, Pujols scored, Cron to third.
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Advancing On Play 4-6
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-6
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Out 3-6
Pitch 3: in play
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Play Result 3-6
Marisnick scored, Castro to second on passed ball by Pérez.
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Passed Ball 3-6
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Play Result 3-5
Castro reached on infield single to first, González to third, Marisnick to second, González scored, Marisnick to third on throwing error by first baseman Cron.
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Error 3-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-4
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Play Result 3-4
White singled to left center, Gattis scored, González to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-4
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Foul Ball 3-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-3
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Play Result 3-3
González singled to center, Gurriel and Correa scored, Gattis to second.
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Advancing On Force 3-3
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Advancing On Force 3-2
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Simmons grounded out to shortstop, Trout scored, Pujols to second.
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Advancing On Play 3-1
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Bunted Foul 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Bunted Foul 2-1
Pitch 5: strike 3 (bunted foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 4: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Inning 10-6
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-6
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Play Result 10-6
Gurriel grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 10-6
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 10-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 10-6
Gurriel batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-6
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Play Result 10-6
Springer grounded out to third.
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Ground Out 10-6
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 10-6
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 10-6
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 10-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 10-6
Springer batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-6
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Play Result 10-6
Hernández grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 10-6
Pitch 5: in play
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Ball 10-6
Pitch 4: ball 3
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Strike Looking 10-6
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 10-6
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 10-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 10-6
Hernández batting
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Play Result 10-6
Ramírez relieved Ege.
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Play Result 10-6
Bandy catching.
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Play Result 10-6
Robinson in left field.
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Start Inning 10-6
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 10-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-6
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Play Result 10-6
Pennington struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 10-6
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 10-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 10-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 10-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 10-6
Pennington batting
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Play Result 10-6
González at shortstop.
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Play Result 10-6
Reed at first base.
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-6
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Play Result 10-6
Ortega doubled to center, Pujols, Cron and Simmons scored.
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Advancing On Play 10-6
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Advancing On Play 9-6
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Advancing On Play 8-6
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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 GonzalezSS14
Tony KempLF12
Jason CastroC18
Teoscar HernandezLF37
Substitutes
AJ Reed1B24
Tyler WhitePH16
Jake MarisnickCF94
LAA
Yunel Escobar3B0
Kole CalhounRF56
Mike TroutCF27
Albert PujolsDH5
C.J. Cron1B28
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Nick BussLF64
Carlos PerezC29
Cliff Pennington2B7
Substitutes
Shane RobinsonLF38
Jiman ChoiPH26
Juan GraterolC60
Rafael OrtegaPH0
Jett BandyC47
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