Bregman, Abreu and Tucker Help Astros Past Angels 5–2 as Blanco Get First MLB Win

Kyle Tucker (30) of the Houston Astros beats the tag from Matt Thaiss (21) of the Los Angeles Angels to score during the second inning at Minute Maid Park in Houston on June 1, 2023. Carmen Mandato/Getty Images

HOUSTON—Alex Bregman and Jose Abreu had two RBIs each and Kyle Tucker added three hits to lead the Houston Astros to a 5–2 win over Los Angeles on Thursday night, June 1, in a game during which Angels manager Phil Nevin was ejected.

The victory was the 2,126th of manager Dusty Baker’s career, moving him past Joe McCarthy into sole possession of eighth place on baseball’s all-time list.