Dominant Display by Houston
The Houston Astros completed a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 7-4 victory at Angel Stadium on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The win improved Houston’s record to .500 at 55-55, while the Angels fell to 42-67.
Houston’s offense was led by multiple contributors, including a key home run and several clutch hits that kept the pressure on Los Angeles pitching throughout the contest.
Early Lead and Back-and-Forth Action
The Astros struck first in the top of the first inning. Grissom doubled to left field, driving in Neto and Trout to give Houston a 2-0 advantage. Adell added an RBI single shortly after, extending the lead to 3-0.
Los Angeles responded in the bottom of the second when Diaz homered to left-center field, a 425-foot shot that cut the deficit to 3-1. The Angels tied the game in the third inning when Peña launched a home run to center field, making it 3-2.
Sixth Inning Turns the Tide
The momentum shifted decisively in the sixth inning for Houston. Smith doubled to left, bringing Diaz and Trammell home to put the Astros ahead 5-3. Smith later scored on two wild pitches by Angels reliever Mitch Farris, pushing the lead to 6-3.
