Zach Neto went 5-for-6 with a three-run homer and a career-high seven RBIs as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Houston Astros 18-3 on Thursday night. According to ESPN, it was Neto's 21st home run of the season. Vaughn Grissom added three runs scored in the Angels' dominant performance, which marked their highest run total in three years, per Sportsnet.
The loss came as the first-place Astros, who held a 2.0-game lead in the AL West heading into the game, faced roster moves related to the injury status of shortstop Jeremy Peña. Per MLB Trade Rumors, the Astros recalled infielder Raynel Delgado from Triple-A Sugar Land and designated outfielder Nelson Velázquez for assignment after Peña was hit by a pitch on his hand in the previous night's game.