Disappointing Day for the Angels in Houston
As an Angels fan, it's tough to see our boys fall short once again to the Houston Astros. The final score of 3-14 certainly doesn't reflect a lack of effort, but rather a mismatch in execution. Let's dive into the key moments of the game.A Bright Start and Early Momentum
The Angels were off to a steady start as both teams remained scoreless through the first part of the game. Mike Trout gave us hope in the top of the 4th inning by smacking a homer to left, leveling the score 1-1. That round-tripper was the highlight for our beloved Angels.
In the top of the 5th, Kyren Paris doubled, and Jo Adell brought him in with an infield single, putting us ahead 2-1. We could feel the excitement brewing in the stands
.Astros Unleash Their Firepower
Unfortunately, the bottom of the 5th marked a turning point where the Astros erupted. With Yainer Diaz's grand slam, they pushed the lead to 7-2. From that point forward, solid pitching and relentless hits by the Astros made it difficult for our Angels to close the gap.Despite a little offensive action in the later innings — like Taylor Ward and Luis Rengifo setting the stage with hits in the 8th — the Astros just kept hammering in runs, including two solo homers by Cam Smith and Isaac Paredes in the 8th inning.
Looking Forward
This 3-14 loss is a bitter pill to swallow, but we've got to keep our heads high. Baseball is a long season, folks, and our Angels will bounce back stronger!
Next time, let's hope our pitching staff can contain the opposition's bats, and our lineup can convert more opportunities into runs. Thanks for sticking with us, Halos fans! On to the next challenge! 
️Scoreboard for Angels @ Astros (April 12th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 16 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 |