Astros beat Angels

The Houston Astros achieved a significant milestone by securing their 5,000th franchise win with a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. Yusei Kikuchi pitched seven strong innings, maintaining his undefeated record since joining the Astros, while Yordan Alvarez contributed a home run. The win marked the Astros as the 18th team in MLB history to reach this milestone, showcasing their recent dominance in baseball with multiple division titles and playoff appearances since 2015. On Saturday, the Astros continued their winning streak, defeating the Angels 5-3 with Justin Verlander earning his first win since returning from injury. The Astros have now won four straight games and are positioned firmly ahead in the AL West. Jason Heyward's standout performance with a home run and two RBIs further solidified the Astros' success against the Angels over the weekend.