Astros Come Out on Top Against the Angels! 
What a game, Astros fans! It was a thrilling day at the ballpark as our boys in blue took care of business against the Los Angeles Angels, securing a 7-3 victory. While the Angels might have taken an early lead, the Astros showed their resilience and fought back with style and power. Here's how it all unfolded:
Early Inning Drama 
The Angels came out swinging in the first inning with Taylor Ward and Nolan Schanuel both knocking homers, giving the Angels a 2-0 lead. But our Astros weren't just going to sit by. In the bottom of the second, Victor Caratini walked, and Jeremy Peña singled to get the ball rolling. With Cam Smith's single and Mauricio Dubón's heroics, we saw some serious excitement on the base paths. The big moment came when Isaac Paredes blasted a three-run homer, bringing in Dubón and Smith to take a 5-2 lead!
Holding the Line and Pulling Ahead 
Our pitching and defense were strong through the middle innings, containing the Angels' threat. It was awesome seeing Michael King and Bryan Abreu come in and hold their ground. Meanwhile, in the 6th inning, our offense kept things ticking with Walker drawing a walk and Peña converting an opportunity into another Astros run! In the 7th inning, Mauricio Dubón showcased his speed with two stolen bases, paving the way for Jose Altuve to bring him home on a sacrifice fly to right!
Securing the Win with Solid Defense 
Coming into the 9th, we called on the reliable arm of Josh Hader to shut things down. Despite a single from Tim Anderson, our defense held firm. A strikeout from Adell and Ward flying out sealed the deal, allowing the Astros to savor a well-earned victory.
Astros fans, it was a team effort filled with powerful hits and strategic plays. Let's cherish this win and look forward to the next one! Go Astros!
️Scoreboard for Angels @ Astros (April 13th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |