Astros Rally in Fourth to Edge Angels 3-2 Behind Pecko Debut

Astros Overcome Early Deficit

The Houston Astros secured a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park, snapping a deficit to take the lead in the fourth inning. The game featured a standout performance from rookie pitcher Ethan Pecko, who recorded four strikeouts in his major league debut. The Angels had taken an early 2-1 lead before Houston's offense surged to take control of the series point.

Key Offensive Moments

Yordan Alvarez and Carlos Correa were not listed in the scoring plays, but the Astros relied on timely hitting. In the third inning, Yordan Alvarez homered to left field, traveling 383 feet, to give Houston a 1-0 lead. Los Angeles tied the game in the fourth inning when Luis Rengifo doubled, scoring Max Stassi and Jo Adell.

However, the Astros immediately answered. Yordan Alvarez doubled to left field, scoring Alex Bregman and moving Yordan Alvarez to third. Finally, Yordan Alvarez hit a sacrifice fly to center field, allowing Yordan Alvarez to score and put Houston ahead 3-2 for good.

Pitching Performance

Ethan Pecko started for Houston, pitching 3.2 innings while allowing three hits and two earned runs. He walked three batters and struck out four. The Astros bullpen closed the game with Bennett Sousa earning the win, pitching 1.1 innings with one hit and no earned runs.

AJ Blubaugh, Steven Okert, Bryan Abreu, and Josh Hader finished the game, with Hader securing the save. Hader pitched one inning, allowing no hits, no earned runs, and one walk while striking out no batters.

Final Records

The win improved the Houston Astros' record to 64-63. The Los Angeles Angels fell to 50-77. Walbert Urena took the loss for the Angels, pitching 5.0 innings with three hits, three earned runs, two walks, and seven strikeouts. Michael Fulmer, Tayler Saucedo, and Luke Murphy also appeared for Los Angeles. The game drew a crowd of 21,162 at Daikin Park.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816594