Astros Edge Angels 7-4 Behind Wesneski’s Win and Diaz’s Multi-Hit Night

Dominant Start Sets Tone

Houston Astros pitcher Hayden Wesneski delivered a standout performance to lead his team to a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Wesneski earned the win, improving his record to 1-0, by pitching 5.2 innings and allowing just three earned runs. His outing was crucial in setting the early momentum for the away team.

The Astros struck first in the top of the inning. In the first inning, Grissom doubled to left field, driving in Neto and Trout to give Houston a 2-0 lead. Adell followed with a single to left, scoring Grissom and extending the advantage to 3-0.

The Angels responded in the bottom of the second when Diaz homered to left-center field, a shot measured at 425 feet, cutting the deficit to 3-1.

Balanced Offense Expands Lead

Houston regained control in the third inning. Peña launched a home run to center field, measuring 401 feet, to put the Astros ahead 3-2. The offense continued to pressure the Angels' pitching staff in the sixth inning.

Smith doubled to left, bringing Diaz and Trammell home to make it 5-3. Smith later scored on wild pitches by Angels reliever Mitch Farris, pushing the lead to 6-3. Diaz added another run in the seventh by reaching on an infield single to first, scoring Altuve.

Alex Bregman contributed significantly to the offensive output, recording multiple hits including the double that drove in two runs in the sixth inning. His performance was key in breaking open the game against the Angels' bullpen.

Angels Rally Late but Fall Short

The Angels attempted a late comeback in the eighth inning. Adell hit a sacrifice fly to right field, scoring Schanuel to make the score 6-4. However, the Angels could not complete the rally. In the ninth inning, Diaz reached on an infield single to third, and Walker scored on an error by third baseman Guzman, finalizing the 7-4 score.

Pitching support for Houston came from Bennett Sousa, who pitched 1.1 innings with no earned runs, Steven Okert, who threw 0.2 innings allowing one earned run, and closer Bryan Abreu, who secured the save with 1.1 scoreless innings and one strikeout.

For the Angels, Grayson Rodriguez started and pitched 5.0 innings, allowing two earned runs on five hits with six strikeouts. Mitch Farris took the loss after allowing three earned runs in one inning. Kirby Yates and Brent Suter also pitched for Los Angeles, combining for two innings of work.

Final Records

The victory improves the Houston Astros' record to 55-55. The Los Angeles Angels fall to 42-67. The game drew an attendance of 26,417 spectators to Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.

Sources

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