Klassen Delivers on the Mound
Rookie George Klassen was the defining factor in a 3-1 victory for the Los Angeles Angels over the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Wednesday, August 19. The Angels' starter threw seven innings, allowing just one hit while striking out seven batters. He walked three hitters but surrendered no earned runs to secure the win, improving his record to 2-1.
Angels Build a Comfortable Lead
The Angels took an early 1-0 lead in the third inning when Schanuel singled to center, driving in Meckler. The margin widened in the fourth when Lowe hit a 345-foot home run to left field. In the fifth, Neto doubled to shortstop, allowing Schanuel to score and extending the Angels' lead to 3-0.
The Angels scored all three of their runs during these first five innings, establishing a cushion that they would maintain for the remainder of the contest.
Astros Strike Back Late
Houston found some life in the eighth inning when Smith launched a 415-foot home run to left field, cutting the Angels' lead to 3-1. The Astros managed only that single run in the entire game. Their pitching staff combined to limit the damage, with Cristian Javier taking the loss after pitching four innings.
