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Angels Grab Early Inning Lead, Astros Answer With 8th Inning Runs at Daikin Park

The Los Angeles Angels left Daikin Park at 2-2 after a 9-7 loss to the Houston Astros, who moved to 2-2 at 2:10 PM EDT.


Mar 29, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai (45) warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

First inning


The Angels and the Astros both posted 0 runs in the 1st inning.


Second inning


The Astros produced 4 runs on 3 hits in the 2nd inning while the Angels were held to 0 runs, and the Angels committed 1 error in the frame.


Mar 29, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu (52) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Third inning


The Angels answered with 4 runs on 3 hits in the 3rd inning, and Zach Neto’s previous-game line included a 2.8 on-base plus slugging percentage.


Fourth inning


The Halos added 2 runs on 2 hits in the 4th inning to take the lead, and Jo Adell’s previous-game hitting line included a .500 batting average.


Mar 29, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros left fielder Shay Whitcomb (10) hits a double during the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Fifth inning


The Astros scored 2 runs on 2 hits in the 5th inning, and the Angels went for 0 runs despite 1 hit.


Sixth inning


The Angels and the Astros both scored 0 runs in the 6th inning.


Seventh inning


The Angels and the Astros both scored 0 runs in the 7th inning.


Eighth inning


The Astros pushed across 3 runs on 2 hits in the 8th inning, and the Angels were held to 0 runs as the game-changing plays Angels vs Astros swung the lead.


Ninth inning


The Angels scored 1 run on 1 hit in the 9th inning, and the Astros finished the game with 9 runs on 7 hits and 0 errors as the Angels vs Astros match summary turned on late offense.


The Angels finished with 7 runs on 7 hits and 1 error, and Jorge Soler’s previous-game line included 3 runs batted in as Angels vs Astros highlights centered on timely scoring chances.


Jack Kochanowicz worked 4.0 innings as the Angels starter with 6 runs allowed, and the Angels staff finished with 9 runs allowed and 7 walks in a post game analysis shaped by 8 earned runs.


The Astros drew 7 walks and added 1 stolen base, and the Angels offense drew 8 walks while leaving 7 runners on base.


The Angels next game is scheduled for 7:40 PM EDT on 03/30/2026 against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago, and the broadcast is set for FDSW. Share this article with Angels fans and run it back with anyone tracking this series.

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