Astros Rally Past Angels 9‑7 to Split Four-Game Series
HOUSTON (Interstat) — The Houston Astros scored three runs in the eighth inning to erase a deficit and defeat the Los Angeles Angels 9-7 on Sunday afternoon at Daikin Park, splitting their four-game season-opening series.
Isaac Paredes delivered the go-ahead two-run double in the eighth off Drew Pomeranz, who took the loss. Jose Altuve added an RBI double later in the frame. The Angels had built a 7-4 lead behind a four-run third, highlighted by Jorge Soler’s three-run double, and a two-run homer from Zach Neto in the fourth.
AJ Blubaugh earned the win with two scoreless innings of relief. Bryan King stranded the tying run at the plate in the ninth for the save. Both teams are 2-2. Attendance was 30,848.