Gattis, Morton help Astros win 6-2, Angels lose 6th in row
Evan Gattis hit a three-run homer to back a solid start by Charlie Morton, and the Houston Astros further dampened the AL wild-card hopes of the Los Angeles Angels with a 6-2 win Saturday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Los Angeles Angels
2
Houston Astros
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| HOU | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Upton homered to left (421 feet).
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-6
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
Correa singled to left, González scored.
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Advancing On Play 1-6
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Foul Ball 1-5
Pitch 6: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-5
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Play Result 1-5
Upton homered to left center (395 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-5
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Play Result 0-5
Gattis homered to left (423 feet), González and Correa scored.
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Advancing On Force 0-5
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Advancing On Force 0-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-2
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Play Result 0-2
Correa doubled to left, Bregman scored, González to third.
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Advancing On Force 0-2
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Correa singled to right, Bregman scored, Correa to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 0-1
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 2-6
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Simmons grounded out to shortstop.
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Ground Out 2-6
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Simmons batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Phillips struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-6
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 2-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Phillips batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Pujols struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 2-6
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 2-6
Pitch 3: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 2-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 2-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 2-6
Pujols batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-6
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Play Result 2-6
Upton homered to left (421 feet).
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Home Run 2-6
Pitch 5: in play
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Strike Swinging 1-6
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 1-6
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Strike Looking 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 1-6
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-6
Upton batting
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Play Result 1-6
Harris relieved Musgrove.
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Start Inning 1-6
Top of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 1-6
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Lineup Change 1-6
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End Inning 1-6
End of the 8th
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
Maybin popped out to shortstop.
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Pop Out 1-6
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Swinging 1-6
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 1-6
Maybin batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 1-6
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Play Result 1-6
Fisher struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 1-6
Pitch 3: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 1-6
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Head to Head
HOU wins series 2-1
Injuries
Houston Astros
- Carlos Correa Out
- Brandon Walter Out
- Joey Loperfido Out
Los Angeles Angels
- Jack Kochanowicz Out
Lineups
ConfirmedHOU
Alex Bregman3B3
Marwin Gonzalez2B14
Carlos CorreaSS1
Evan GattisC11
Yuli GurrielDH10
Tyler White1B16
Derek FisherRF7
Cameron MaybinCF15
Tony KempLF12
LAA
Kole CalhounRF56
Mike TroutCF27
Justin UptonLF8
Albert PujolsDH5
Brandon Phillips2B0
Andrelton SimmonsSS19
Luis Valbuena3B18
C.J. Cron1B28
Juan GraterolC60
Substitutes
Eric Young Jr.PH9
Carlos PerezC29
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