Astros Take Control in the Sixth
The Houston Astros secured a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The win improved Houston’s record to 55-55, while the Angels fell to 42-67. The game drew 26,417 fans to the Anaheim venue.
Houston established an early lead, scoring two runs in the top of the first inning. Grissom doubled to left field, allowing Neto and Trout to score. Adell followed with a single to left, bringing Grissom home for a 3-0 advantage. The Angels responded in the bottom of the second inning when Diaz homered to left center, a 425-foot shot that cut the deficit to 3-1.
The Angels tied the game in the third inning. Peña homered to center field, measuring 401 feet, making the score 3-2. Houston regained the lead in the sixth inning.
Smith doubled to left, driving in Diaz and Trammell to make it 4-3. Smith later scored on a wild pitch by Angels reliever Mitch Farris, extending the lead to 5-3. Another wild pitch by Farris allowed Smith to score again, pushing the margin to 6-3.
Pitching Decisions Shape the Outcome
Houston’s Hayden Wesneski earned the win (1-0) after pitching 5.2 innings. He allowed seven hits and three earned runs while striking out four batters and walking two. He was supported by the bullpen, which included Bennett Sousa (1.1 IP, 0 ER, save 4), Steven Okert (0.2 IP, 1 ER, save 15), and Bryan Abreu (1.1 IP, 0 ER, save 7).
For the Angels, Grayson Rodriguez pitched 5.0 innings, allowing five hits and two earned runs with six strikeouts. Mitch Farris took the loss (0-3) after allowing three earned runs in one inning. Kirby Yates pitched one inning with three strikeouts, and Brent Suter closed out the game with two scoreless innings.
