Angels relinquish late lead in 5-4 loss to Astros
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 6:02 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Los Angeles Angels lost to the Houston Astros 5-4 in extra innings on June 8, 2026. Holding a 4-3 lead going into the ninth inning, the Angels' relief pitcher Kirby Yates was unable to secure the save, allowing the Astros to tie the game. In the tenth, a costly error by catcher Logan O'Hoppe contributed to the loss. Despite the defeat, Angels pitcher Grayson Rodriguez had a solid outing, striking out six in 5 ⅓ innings. The Angels are struggling with bullpen performance, having blown 13 saves this season.
- •Angels led 4-3 in the ninth inning before Yates blew the save.
- •O'Hoppe charged with an error contributing to the Astros' victory.
- •Rodriguez returned from injury, allowing three runs in 5 ⅓ innings.
- •The Angels have 13 blown saves this season, tied for fourth-most in MLB.
- •Angels manager Suzuki suggested evaluating closer options moving forward.
- 6:02 AMYahoo Sports — Angels let game slip away in late innings
"The Angels can't hold onto a one-run lead in the ninth inning, and mistakes pile up in their 5-4 loss to the Astros in 10 innings on Monday.
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