Houston got a second consecutive strong performance from its starting pitcher and held on...
Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez celebrates with Corey Julks after hittting a home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, May 10, 2023. ANAHEIM, Calif. — A starting pitcher racking up double-digit strikeouts, bolstered by an opportunistic offense.Houston once again balanced strong pitching with some timely hitting to beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 at Angel Stadium in the rubber match of their three-game set.
The Astros have broken even at 3-3 on the first two legs of their three-city road trip, which concludes with a series against the White Sox beginning Friday in Chicago.For the second straight game, the Astros got a strong outing from their starter with a chance to keep the bullpen fresh. Cristian Javier turned in his second solid start of the road trip, going six innings and striking out 11 while allowing only three hits. He picked up where Framber Valdez left off Tuesday, when he worked eight innings of one-run ball and struck out 12.
Javier’s lone mistake was allowing a two-run homer to Hunter Renfroe in the second inning that put the Astros down 2-1.ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MAY 10: Griffin Canning #47 of the Los Angeles Angels throws against the Houston Astros in the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 10, 2023 in Anaheim, California.
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