So much for the Astros’ lineup disappearing the day after an 11-run explosion, right? I mean, could you even imagine? Thankfully, it’ll remain a harmless thought.
For the second consecutive game, the Astros beat the Angels 11-3 on the baseball field. The team was clicking on all cylinders — in a season when that isn’t common — with the lineup leading the charge behind a strong pitching performance from J.P. France, Hèctor Neris, and Bryan Abreu. However, the first three innings were relatively quiet, with both clubs combining for two hits — a single each — and a lone Los Angeles walk representing the only threats on the basepaths.