The Los Angeles Angels suffered a 5-3 defeat against the Houston Astros, marking their fourth consecutive loss and leaving them with a dismal 60-88 record. Despite a strong start against Astros pitcher Justin Verlander, who has struggled this season, the Angels couldn't capitalize on their opportunities, culminating in missed chances during crucial moments, including a failed attempt to tie the game in the eighth inning. Mickey Moniak hit a home run, but his overall performance remains underwhelming with a .226 batting average. Houston's Yusei Kikuchi continued his impressive form, pitching seven innings with only three hits allowed, while Yordan Alvarez contributed significantly with two RBIs, leading the Astros to their 5,000th franchise victory. The Angels' rookie Samuel Aldegheri struggled on the mound, unable to complete the third inning. As the season winds down, the Angels face the prospect of setting a franchise record for losses if their performance does not improve.