Three-run blast by Pujols helps Angels over Astros, 5-2
Albert Pujols hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the fifth inning to give the Los Angeles Angels a 5-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night and snap a six-game skid.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Los Angeles Angels
5
Houston Astros
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAA | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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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 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Out 5-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Pujols homered to left (377 feet), Escobar and Trout scored.
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Advancing On Force 5-2
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Advancing On Force 4-2
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-2
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Play Result 2-2
Trout doubled to deep right center, Maldonado scored, Escobar to third.
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Advancing On Force 2-2
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 10: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 9: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-2
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Play Result 1-2
Springer homered to center (451 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-1
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Play Result 1-1
Gurriel homered to left center (416 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: 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 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (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
Simmons homered to right center (350 feet).
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End Inning 5-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Aoki grounded out to pitcher.
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Ground Out 5-2
Pitch 3: in play
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
Aoki batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Gurriel doubled to left, McCann to third.
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Advancing On Force 5-2
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Double 5-2
Pitch 2: in play
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
Gurriel batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
González struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 5-2
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 5-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
González batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Bregman struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 5-2
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
Bregman batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
McCann singled to center.
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Single 5-2
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 5-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 5-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 5-2
McCann batting
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Start Inning 5-2
Bottom of the 9th inning
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End Inning 5-2
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-2
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Play Result 5-2
Calhoun popped out to shortstop.
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Head to Head
HOU leads series 2-1
Injuries
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Los Angeles Angels
- Jack Kochanowicz Out
Lineups
ConfirmedHOU
George SpringerRF4
Josh ReddickRF22
Jose Altuve2B27
Carlos Ivan BeltranDH15
Brian McCannC16
Alex BregmanSS3
Marwin Gonzalez3B14
Yuli Gurriel1B10
Norichika AokiLF11
Substitutes
Jake MarisnickCF94
LAA
Yunel Escobar3B0
Kole CalhounRF56
Mike TroutCF27
Albert PujolsDH5
C.J. Cron1B28
Cameron MaybinLF15
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Danny Espinosa2B14
Martin MaldonadoC15
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