Astros win series opener over Angels in 10 innings

The Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 in a 10-inning game at Angel Stadium, with Mauricio Dubon scoring the winning run on a wild pitch. Jeremy Pena led the Astros offensively, going 3-for-4 and hitting a leadoff home run, while Hunter Brown pitched five innings allowing just one run. The Angels rallied to tie the game with home runs from Jo Adell and Christian Moore, the latter hitting his first career homer. Houston's bullpen, including Josh Hader and Bennett Sousa, secured the win with scoreless innings in the ninth and tenth. The Angels were without manager Ron Washington due to health concerns, and Yusei Kikuchi pitched seven innings, allowing two runs. The victory marked the Astros' eighth win in their last ten games, demonstrating strong offensive and pitching performances against their AL West rivals.