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HOUSTON - At this point in the season, the Astros will take a win any way they can get it. Especially with the way their offense has continued to struggle, and also with the second-place Rangers getting shut out at home against the Nationals.
Read on MLB.comEthan Pecko strikes out four in his MLB debut, plus Christian Vázquez homers and Jose Altuve hits a clutch RBI in the Astros' 3-2 win vs. Angels
Condensed Game: Denzer Guzman and the Angels take on Ethan Pecko and the Astros on August 19, 2026
Christian Vázquez lifts a solo home run to left field to give the Astros a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the 3rd inning
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