Houston Astros: Team falls short to the LA Angels in home finale
The Houston Astros lost their final home game of the regular season to the Los Angeles Angels by a score of 7-5. The loss moved Houston’s record to 95-60.
The Houston Astros wrapped up their final regular season home stand with a record of 7-2 and appear to be back on track as the team’s fans had become used to seeing earlier in the season.
The game featured exciting moments throughout, including a fan who ran on the field during the seventh inning stretch!
Game Recap
The Angels started the scoring with a fielder’s choice in the top of the third by Justin Upton. The Astros responded with four runs in the bottom of the third coming off of a two-run home run by Alex Bregman and a 2 RBI double by Evan Gattis.
Brandon Phillips ripped a solo home run in the fourth inning to cut the deficit to two runs. The Angels tacked on two more runs in the fifth inning off of bases loaded walks.
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Los Angeles took the lead 6-4 off of a two-out RBI double by former Astro, Luis Valbuena in the top of the seventh inning. George Springer supplied hope with a solo home run in the bottom of the seventh to bring it to 6-5, but a home run by Upton ended all hopes of a comeback.
Is McCullers Ready For The Playoffs?
Lance McCullers Jr. only lasted 3 1/3 innings for Houston against the Angels, he made it to 63 pitches before he was pulled from the game. However, in a post-game interview, McCullers seemed to hint that he wasn’t fully healthy. McCullers said, “I think that when I’m healthy, I have top-of-the-line stuff.”
It’s an interesting quote because why would he use those words if he wasn’t completely healthy? Also, the 3 1/3 innings pitched could mean that manager AJ Hinch might be looking at a potential bullpen role for McCullers.
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Looking Ahead
Houston will look to finish strong and reach 100 wins in their final games of the season, a mark that has never been hit by an Astros team. The team will need to win five of their last seven to reach triple digits.