Astros Rally From Nine-Run Deficit to Stun Angels

HOUSTON (Interstat) — The Houston Astros erased a nine-run deficit with an eight-run sixth inning to stun the Los Angeles Angels 11-9 on Saturday at Daikin Park.

The Angels built a 9-0 lead by the fifth, powered by home runs from Jorge Soler and Nolan Schanuel, who drove in three. Reid Detmers struck out nine over 4 2/3 innings for Los Angeles.

Houston’s comeback began with three runs in the fifth before sending 12 batters to the plate in the sixth. Carlos Correa and Jake Meyers each drove in two runs during the frame, with Meyers’ two-run double providing the decisive runs. Kai-Wei Teng earned the win with 2 1/3 scoreless innings of relief.

The Angels, who grounded into three double plays, fell to 2-1. The Astros improved to 1-2 before a crowd of 30,740.