## Angels News: Astros Outlast Angels in Thrilling 9-7 Showdown ### Game Recap: A Back-and-Forth Battle The Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Angels 9-7 in a thrilling game that featured numerous lead changes and big plays. The Angels jumped out to an early lead, but the Astros chipped away at the deficit, tying the game in the fifth inning. The Angels regained the lead in the seventh inning, but the Astros once again rallied to tie the game in the eighth inning. In the ninth inning, the Astros took the lead for good on a home run by Yordan Alvarez. ### Key Moments: Clutch Hits and Defensive Plays Several key moments swung the momentum of the game in the Astros' favor. In the fifth inning, Alex Bregman hit a two-out, two-run double to tie the game. In the seventh inning, Kyle Tucker hit a solo home run to give the Angels the lead, but the Astros responded with a two-run home run by Jose Altuve in the eighth inning to tie the game once again. In the ninth inning, Alvarez hit a solo home run to give the Astros the lead for good. ### Pitching Performances: Bullpen Battle Both teams' bullpens played a significant role in the game. The Astros' bullpen allowed just one run in four innings of work, while the Angels' bullpen allowed four runs in three innings of work. Astros' closer Ryan Pressly pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save. ### Conclusion: A Hard-Fought Victory The Astros' victory was a hard-fought one, but it was ultimately a well-deserved one. The Astros showed their resilience by coming back from behind several times, and they made several key plays when they needed them most. The Angels played well, but they were ultimately unable to overcome the Astros' consistent offense and strong bullpen.
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