Astros Split Series with Angels in Comeback Wins

The Houston Astros salvaged a split in their season-opening four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels, winning the final two contests 11-9 on Saturday and 9-7 on Sunday at Minute Maid Park. The back-to-forth matchup highlighted resilient comebacks by the Astros and early-season offensive fireworks from both teams, setting a competitive tone for the young campaign.

In Saturday's opener of the decisive games, the Astros overcame a 6-0 deficit to erupt for eight runs in the sixth inning, their most in a frame since July 2024. Houston starter Cristian Javier labored through 4 2/3 innings, allowing six runs on four hits and four walks while striking out one. The Angels built their lead with solo home runs by Oswald Peraza in the third and Jorge Soler in the fourth, followed by additional scoring that put Houston in a deep hole.

The Astros chipped away in the fifth, trailing 6-4 when Isaac Paredes delivered a two-run double that chased Angels starter Reid Detmers. Detmers, returning from an injury layoff since September 2024, permitted three runs on six hits and five walks over 4 2/3 innings, fanning nine. The sixth-inning rally began with a single by Carlos Correa that tied the...