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Angels hold off Astros for 3-1 victory in Houston

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:17 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Angels hold off Astros for 3-1 victory in Houston

Summary

The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Houston Astros 3-1 on August 18, 2026, marking the fifth time this season the last-place Angels have bested the Astros. The Angels opened the scoring in the third inning when Wade Meckler's single led to a run following an RBI by Nolan Schanuel. Josh Lowe increased the lead with a home run in the fourth off Cristian Javier, who allowed two runs over four innings. Enyel De Los Santos later allowed an RBI double to Zach Neto. The Astros scored their only run with a home run from Cam Smith in the eighth inning. The Astros look to rebound in the next game with Ethan Pecko on the mound.

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By the Numbers

•Angels score first in third with Meckler's single
•Lowe homers in fourth to extend Angels' lead
•Javier pitches four innings, allowing two runs
•Cam Smith hits home run for Astros in eighth
•Ethan Pecko set to start next game for Astros

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3:17 AMYahoo Sports — Astros Offense Non-Existent in 3-1 Defeat to Angels

What they're saying

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Tuesday Night marked the fifth time this season that the last place Angels defeated the Astros. Final Score LA 3 Houston 1 The Angels scored the first run of the night in the top of the third inning. Wade Meckler singled to center, stole second and came around thanks to a clutch two out […]
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