Astros Win 3-2 In Extras Against Angels

An ugly win is still a win.

The Astros weren’t exactly in top form on Friday night against the Angels. Yes, they started the game with back-to-back solo home runs from Jeremy Peña and Isaac Paredes before a single out was recorded. That was a promising start.

Then nothing else until extra innings.

For most of the evening, the lineup didn’t generate much traction against Yusei Kikuchi and the Angels’ bullpen. Jose Altuve and Yainer Díaz combined for seven strikeouts. Seven of the team’s nine hits came from three players (Peña, Paredes, and Jake Meyers). One-for-eight as a team with runners in scoring position. To win, the Astros needed that vaunted run prevention reputation this season to prove…