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Astros start Ethan Pecko against Angels in key series matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:11 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Astros start Ethan Pecko against Angels in key series matchup

Summary

The Houston Astros are set to face the Los Angeles Angels in the middle game of their three-game series on August 19, 2026. The Astros, leading the AL West by one game, aim to bounce back after a 3-1 loss in the series opener. Ethan Pecko will make his Major League debut for the Astros, while the Angels will counter with Walbert Ureña. Houston has shown a significant turnaround since May, now playing with the second-best record in the AL over that span. A win would secure Houston's sixth consecutive season series against the Angels.

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By the Numbers

•Astros lost 3-1 in the series opener against Angels.
•Ethan Pecko to make his MLB debut tonight.
•Astros rank first in slugging and second in home runs in the AL.
•Houston leads the season series 6-5 against the Angels.
•Yordan Alvarez leads the AL in home runs with 36.

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9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Astros vs. Angels Game Discussion: 8/19/2026

What they're saying

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TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Astros, who own a slim 1.0-game lead in the AL West, will try to even up their series tonight in the middle game of their three-game series vs. the Angels. RHP Ethan Pecko will get the start for the Astros tonight in his Major League debut opposite RHP Walbert Ureña (8-8) […]
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