Pena, McCormick Homer to Lead Astros Over Angels 4–3

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout, right, connects for a two-un home run in front of Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado, left, during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Houston, Sept. 9, 2022. Michael Wyke/AP Photo

HOUSTON—Jeremy Peña hit a solo homer and Chas McCormick had a two-run shot in the seventh inning that helped the Houston Astros to a 4–3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.

The Astros trailed by one entering the seventh when Trey Mancini led off with a single. McCormick then connected on his homer off Andrew Wantz (2–1) to put Houston ahead 3–2.