Angels rout Astros 18-3 in Houston on August 20
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Los Angeles Angels scored 18 runs, dominating the Houston Astros 18-3 at Daikin Park on August 20. After both teams got on the scoreboard early, the Angels pulled ahead decisively, led by Zach Neto’s five hits and seven RBIs. Astros pitcher Peter Lambert struggled, allowing nine runs in 3.2 innings before being replaced. Houston, now at.500 with a record of 64-64, has lost four of their last five series. They will look to recover in their next series against the Oakland Athletics starting Friday.
- •Angels scored 14 runs in the first five innings.
- •Zach Neto had five hits and seven RBIs for the Angels.
- •Peter Lambert struggled, allowing nine runs in 3.2 innings.
- •Astros fall to 64-64, losing four of their last five series.
- •Astros host Athletics for their next series starting Friday.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Astros Face the A's After Embarrassing 18-3 Loss to the Angels
- 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Astros Humiliated by Awful Angels 18-3
"The scoring started early on both sides. Unfortunately, when the dust settled, the Angels had far more runs on the board. Angels 18 Astros 3. The night began with patience on display. Astros hitters would sit back, watching Grayson Rodriguez start things by throwing 12 of his first 14 […]
"The Houston Astros were absolutely destroyed by the Los Angeles Angels Thursday night, allowing the worst team in the league to take the series from the division leader.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 10:00 PMAstros Face the A's After Embarrassing 18-3 Loss to the Angels
The Houston Astros were absolutely destroyed by the Los Angeles Angels Thursday night, allowing the worst team in the league to take the series from the division leader.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 3:56 AMAstros Humiliated by Awful Angels 18-3
The scoring started early on both sides. Unfortunately, when the dust settled, the Angels had far more runs on the board. Angels 18 Astros 3. The night began with patience on display. Astros hitters would sit back, watching Grayson Rodriguez start things by throwing 12 of his first 14 […]
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