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Astros defeat Angels 7-4 to complete three-game sweep

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 4:41 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Astros defeat Angels 7-4 to complete three-game sweep

Summary

The Houston Astros secured a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night, completing a three-game sweep at Angel Stadium. Cam Smith played a pivotal role, delivering a two-run double in the sixth to give Houston the lead. Yainer Diaz and Jeremy Peña contributed with solo home runs, while pitcher Hayden Wesneski, returning from injury, earned the win. The Astros improved to.500 for the first time since April, pulling within one game of division leaders Texas. The Angels, struggling with their season, have now lost 18 of their last 23 games. Looking ahead, the Astros will face Texas, while the Angels prepare for a matchup against Milwaukee.

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By the Numbers

•Astros achieve their first series sweep of 2026
•Wesneski earns win in his return from injury
•Astros' record improves to 55-55
•Angels drop to 5-18 in their last 23 games
•Next games: Astros host Texas, Angels face Milwaukee

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4:41 AMYahoo Sports — Astros beat Angels 7-4 for a 3-game sweep

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Cam Smith gave Houston the lead with a two-run double in the sixth inning, Yainer Diaz and Jeremy Peña hit solo homers and the Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-4 on Wednesday night for a three-game sweep. Houston right-hander Hayden Wesneski, making his first start in almost 15 months after undergoing Tommy John surgery in May 2025, allowed three runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings, striking out four and walking two, to earn the win. Bryan Abreu got the final four outs for his seventh save.
— Yahoo Sportsby MIKE DiGIOVANNA

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