The Astros defeated the Angels 3-2 on Wednesday night, with Christian Vázquez's solo homer providing crucial support for Houston's pitching performance. According to ESPN, Vázquez hit his seventh home run of the season, with the blast notable enough that it nearly reached the Astros' broadcasters in the Crawford Boxes.
Ethan Pecko made his major-league debut on the mound for Houston. Per ESPN, Pecko struck out four batters while pitching in the early innings, though reports indicate he "flirted with danger" during his outing. The real difference came from the bullpen: five Houston relievers combined to pitch shutout ball for more than five innings, per ESPN.
José Altuve contributed an RBI double during a two-run fourth inning that proved essential to Houston's victory. The strong collective pitching effort—particularly from the relief corps—allowed the Astros to hold on despite a relatively low final score.