Astros Hang on After Ohtani’s 2-Run Homer in 9th Inning, Beat Angels 5–4

Houston Astros' Jake Meyers (6) scores off of a single by Jeremy Pena during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., on May 10, 2023. Ashley Landis/AP Photo

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Cristian Javier struck out 11 over six strong innings of three-hit ball, and the Houston Astros overcame Shohei Ohtani’s two-run homer in the ninth inning for a 5–4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, May 10.

Ohtani made things interesting with a two-run shot off Houston closer Ryan Pressly in the ninth, golfing a curveball below the zone into the right-field stands for his eighth homer following Mike Trout’s leadoff single.