Astros rally past Angels with Tucker, Bregman, and Meyers homers

On Friday night, the Houston Astros faced off against the Los Angeles Angels, securing a 9-7 victory. Kyle Tucker led the Astros with four hits, including a home run, while Jake Meyers and Alex Bregman also contributed with home runs, combining for six RBIs. Bregman’s two-run homer in the third inning gave the Astros a 3-1 lead, and Meyers extended it to 6-1 with a three-run shot later in the same inning. The Angels fought back, scoring three runs in the fifth inning to narrow the gap to 8-6. Kevin Pillar, recently reinstated from the injured list, hit a solo homer in the seventh, but the Astros' bullpen effectively shut down the Angels' offense for the remainder of the game. Justin Verlander struggled on the mound, allowing eight hits and six runs in just 4 2/3 innings, while Hector Neris earned the win after allowing only one run in 1 1/3 innings. The Astros capitalized on Tyler Anderson's poor performance, who allowed six runs in 2 2/3 innings, marking his shortest outing of the season. Matt Thaiss, who had been in a slump, broke out with two hits and two RBIs for the Angels, while Eric Wagaman added three hits and two RBIs. The game showcased the Astros' offensive power and resilience despite the Angels' attempts to rally. Looking ahead, the Astros will continue the series with Ronel Blanco on the mound against Reid Detmers for the Angels. This matchup presents an opportunity for both teams to adjust and strategize following this high-scoring contest.