Astros start Ethan Pecko against Angels in key series matchup

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Last updated Aug 23, 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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  • •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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TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Astros, who own a slim 2.0-game lead in the AL West, will host the Angels tonight for the rubber game of their three-game series at Daikin Park. RHP Peter Lambert (8-6), the Astros most consistent starter this season, will get the start for Houston opposite RHP Grayson Rodriguez (3-5) and the […]

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TODAY’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (65-65), who own a slim 1.0-game lead in the AL West over the Rangers, will play a rubber game with the A’s (50-80) today in what is the finale of their nine-game homestand. Both clubs named today’s starters following last night’s game, with RHP Cristian Javier (1-4, 6.44 ERA) […]

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TONIGHT’S GAME: The first-place Houston Astros (65-64), who own a slim 1.0-game lead in the AL West over the Rangers, will play the middle game of their huge three-game weekend series against the A’s (49-80) tonight at Daikin Park. RHP Hunter Brown (3-3, 3.67 ERA) will get the start tonight for the Astros opposite the […]

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