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Astros rally with 3 runs in 9th to beat Angels 3-2 (Yahoo Sports)
 ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- - The Houston Astros came into town with a five-game lead over the Los Angeles Angels in the AL West, and a chance to put some more separation between themselves and the defending division champs in this four-game series. The Astros trailed by two runs in the ninth inning against Angels closer Huston Street, but rallied to pull out a 3-2 victory on Thursday night. The right-hander, trying to protect a 2-0 lead for Hector Santiago, allowed consecutive RBI singles by Jake Marisnick and Tucker. I was out in front of it, but I got enough on it to get it through the hole and it worked out in my favor.'' After a walk to No. 9 hitter Jonathan Villar loaded the bases, Jose Altuve beat the relay from shortstop Erick Aybar on a potential inning-ending double-play grounder to second base as Marisnick scored the go-ahead run. More...
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