Astros and Angels face off as Lambert pitches against Detmers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Houston Astros face the Los Angeles Angels on July 28 at Angel Stadium for the second game of their series. Houston leads 6-4 after winning the first game and currently holds second place in the AL West with a record of 53-55. The Angels are struggling at the bottom with a 42-65 record. The matchup features Astros pitcher Peter Lambert, who has a strong season record of 8-5 and a 3.03 ERA, against Reid Detmers of the Angels, who has struggled historically against Houston. Key players include Yordan Alvarez and Jeremy Peña, both having standout seasons. This game is crucial for Houston as they aim to climb back into postseason contention before facing Texas in an upcoming series.
- •Astros lead series 1-0 after winning first game 6-4.
- •Peter Lambert's strong performance is key for Houston.
- •Reid Detmers may be on the trading block, adding pressure.
- •Yordan Alvarez leads MLB in home runs this season.
- •Game is significant for the Astros' playoff aspirations.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Astros at Angels Game Discussion: 7/28/2026
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Astros Game Preview: Peter Lambert Takes the Mound Against Angels' Reid Detmers
"Tuesday, July 28, 8:38 p.m. CT at Angel Stadium, game two of the series. The Astros kicked off the series with a win Monday night, 6-4, and now sit second in the AL West at 53-55. The Angels are bottomed out at 42-65. This should be an easy sweep for the Astros, and the Astros' most reliable pitcher is starting the night off.
"TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (53-55) and Los Angeles Angels (42-65) will play the 2nd game of this 3-game set at Angel Stadium tonight. RHP Peter Lambert (8-5) will make the start for the Astros as he takes on Angels LHP Reid Detmers (3-7). Rematch: Lambert and Detmers went toe-to-toe against each other on June […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 1:00 AMAstros at Angels Game Discussion: 7/28/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (53-55) and Los Angeles Angels (42-65) will play the 2nd game of this 3-game set at Angel Stadium tonight. RHP Peter Lambert (8-5) will make the start for the Astros as he takes on Angels LHP Reid Detmers (3-7). Rematch: Lambert and Detmers went toe-to-toe against each other on June […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 12:00 AMAstros Game Preview: Peter Lambert Takes the Mound Against Angels' Reid Detmers
Tuesday, July 28, 8:38 p.m. CT at Angel Stadium, game two of the series. The Astros kicked off the series with a win Monday night, 6-4, and now sit second in the AL West at 53-55. The Angels are bottomed out at 42-65. This should be an easy sweep for the Astros, and the Astros' most reliable pitcher is starting the night off.
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