Houston Astros Extend AL West Lead With Victory Over Angels

The Houston Astros secured a dramatic 8-7 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, winning the series with multiple lead changes and key home runs from Mauricio Dubón and Jeremy Peña. Despite a strong start from Astros starter Ryan Gusto, the game featured back-and-forth scoring, with the Angels' Logan O’Hoppe contributing two home runs in the series. The Astros are having their best month of the season in June, maintaining an undefeated record in series play and sitting atop the American League West division with a notable 13-6 record for the month so far. Key contributors include Jose Altuve, leading offensively with a .317/.429/.634 slash line in June, and pitchers Hunter Brown and Ryan Gusto, who have been dominant on the mound. The Angels, meanwhile, have been competitive, recently sweeping the Yankees and looking to build momentum during their nine-game homestand. The Astros' pitching staff, led by Hunter Brown with a 1.88 ERA, has been a major factor in their success, helping them maintain a strong division lead despite some struggles on the road earlier in the season.