Jered Weaver Ties Nolan Ryan In Franchise Wins, Tops The Astros

With a great performance by Jered Weaver, a solid three innings by the relief corps and just enough unearned runs, the Angels beat the division rival Astros in the first of a must-win three-game set.

I did it. I tempted the Baseball Gods and they answered me in decisive fashion. I thought I would get a head-start on my post-game duties tonight by getting the headline, promo blurb and first paragraph ready early. Here's what I had prepared at 3:45 this afternoon:

I'd like to say that I did this as a reverse jinx, as a way to prompt our beloved Halos into much-needed action as the season's clock ticks toward 12.