Angels score 10 runs, secure victory over Astros in Anaheim
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Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Houston Astros 10-1 on June 9, 2026, thanks to a five-run second inning, highlighted by two-run doubles from Wade Meckler and Jo Adell. Starter Walbert Ureña delivered five scoreless innings, overcoming multiple jams while striking out seven batters. The Angels added three insurance runs in the eighth to solidify their lead. Astros starter Kai-Wei Teng struggled, allowing two unearned runs early on. Key player Nolan Schanuel exited due to left calf tightness. The teams meet again for the series finale on June 10, with Peter Lambert starting for Houston against Reid Detmers of Los Angeles.
- •Angels score five runs in the second inning.
- •Walbert Ureña pitches five shutout innings.
- •Nolan Schanuel exits game with left calf tightness.
- •Astros struggle with runners on base.
- •Series finale set for June 10.
- 5:41 AMYahoo Sports — Walbert Ureña wins the war against Astros to even series
- 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Angels score 5 runs in 2nd inning and ride Walbert Ureña's scoreless outing to 10-1 win over Astros
"Wade Meckler and Jo Adell keyed a five-run second inning with two-run doubles, and Walbert Ureña navigated heavy traffic through five shutout innings to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 10-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Houston put two runners on in the first, second and fifth and loaded the bases in the third, but Ureña (4-4) pitched out of each jam to lower his ERA to 2.44 on the season and 1.84 in eight starts since early May. The 22-year-old right-hander gave up three hits, struck out seven and walked five in his 107-pitch effort, which included a 97 mph fastball to whiff Joey Loperfido with the bases loaded to end the third.
"Walbert Ureña showed resilience while the Angels offense showed some pop.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 5:41 AMWalbert Ureña wins the war against Astros to even series
Walbert Ureña showed resilience while the Angels offense showed some pop.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 4:48 AMAngels score 5 runs in 2nd inning and ride Walbert Ureña's scoreless outing to 10-1 win over Astros
Wade Meckler and Jo Adell keyed a five-run second inning with two-run doubles, and Walbert Ureña navigated heavy traffic through five shutout innings to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 10-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Houston put two runners on in the first, second and fifth and loaded the bases in the third, but Ureña (4-4) pitched out of each jam to lower his ERA to 2.44 on the season and 1.84 in eight starts since early May. The 22-year-old right-hander gave up three hits, struck out seven and walked five in his 107-pitch effort, which included a 97 mph fastball to whiff Joey Loperfido with the bases loaded to end the third.
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