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Yainer Diaz, Astros Overtake Angels, Cap Series Sweep
Cam Smith’s two-run double sparked Houston’s comeback as Hayden Wesneski earned the win in his first start in almost 15 months.
- On Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif., the Houston Astros rallied from a three-run deficit to complete a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 7-4 victory. Yainer Diaz paced the offense, going 4-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs.
- Houston right-hander Hayden Wesneski earned the win in his first major league appearance since May 6, 2025, after recovering from Tommy John surgery. Despite allowing three runs in the first inning, Wesneski blanked the Angels over the next 4 2/3 innings.
- Offensive production surged with Diaz's 425-foot solo home run in the second inning and Jeremy Pena's 12th homer in the third. Cam Smith broke the tie in the sixth with a two-run double, extending Houston's lead.
- Houston reached the.500 mark at 55-55 for the first time since April 7, moving within one game of the first-place Texas Rangers in the American League West. The victory marked the Astros' eighth win in nine games.
- The Angels continued their recent struggles, losing for the 18th time in 23 games and the sixth time in seven games. Right-hander Grayson Rodriguez took the loss after allowing two runs and five hits over five innings.
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Astros beat Angels 7-4 for a 3-game sweep
Cam Smith gave Houston the lead a with two-run double in the sixth inning, Yainer Diaz and Jeremy Peña hit solo homers and the Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-4 on Wednesday night for a three-game sweep.
·New York, United States
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Angels falter after quick start, get swept by Astros
The Angels score three runs in the first inning, but lose, 6-4, falling to 25 games under .500 for the first time this season. Starter Grayson Rodriguez has an encouraging start, allowing two runs in five innings.
·Irvine, United States
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Cam Smith gave Houston the lead with a double of two runs in the sixth inning, Yainer Diaz and Jeremy Peña connected solo home runs and the Astros beat the Angelinos of Los Angeles on Wednesday 7-4.
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