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Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros โ Recap
March 28, 2026 ยท Daikin Park ยท View Preview
Game Recap
The Houston Astros clinched an 11-9 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, largely thanks to a dominant eight-run inning that proved to be the decisive swing in the contest. Houston's offense exploded late, transforming a competitive matchup into an insurmountable lead as they outslugged the Angels.
Los Angeles initially carved out an advantage, with Nolan Schanuel hitting a solo home run as part of a three-RBI performance that also saw him score a run. Angels starter Reid Detmers navigated the first several frames effectively, striking out nine batters over 4.2 innings while surrendering three earned runs. Despite Detmers' efforts, the Angels' pitching staff ultimately couldn't contain the Astros' persistent lineup.
The game's pivotal moment arrived in the sixth inning when the Astros' bats ignited for a massive eight-run rally. This overwhelming offensive burst decisively shifted the momentum and control of the game, turning a close affair into a commanding Houston lead. The Angels attempted to rally back, but the substantial margin created by the Astros' single-inning onslaught proved too great to overcome.
Ultimately, the Astros' ability to unleash a concentrated offensive attack in a single frame proved to be the difference, securing their hard-fought victory. The win advanced Houston's record to 64-62, while the Angels dropped to 49-77.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 6th inning, when the Houston Astros scored 8 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristian Javier |
|
4.2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 11.57 |
| Reid Detmers |
|
4.2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 5.79 |
| Kai-Wei Teng W |
|
2.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Brent Suter |
|
2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Bryan Abreu |
|
1.0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 27.00 |
| Bryan King |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4.50 |
| Walbert Urena L |
|
1.0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Joey Lucchesi |
|
0.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 54.00 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswald Peraza |
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Carlos Correa |
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jake Meyers |
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Walker |
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Yordan Alvarez |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Nolan Schanuel |
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jorge Soler |
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Isaac Paredes |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Yainer Diaz |
|
5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Mike Trout |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Cam Smith |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Joey Loperfido |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jose Altuve |
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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