Angels Edge Astros in Thrilling 9-8 Victory! 
What a game, fellow Angels fans! The Los Angeles Angels pulled off a sensational 9-8 win over the Houston Astros, delivering a roller-coaster of emotions that ended on a high note!! 
Early Struggles
The game started slow, with both teams showing solid defense and no runs in the first two innings. Zach Neto struck out twice, while Taylor Ward got a single but was caught in a double play initiated by Brandon Drury.Astros Take the Lead
The Astros drew first blood in the 3rd inning with Altuve scoring off a sac fly by Bregman. Post that, a homerun by Jose Altuve and another by Alex Bregman in the 5th inning extended their lead to 4-0.
Angels Fight Back! 
Our Angels didn’t stay down for long. A two-run homer by Zach Neto in the 6th inning closed the gap to 4-2. We showed signs of a comeback, with chaotic plays including a balk and a sac fly from Nolan Schanuel leveling the score at 4-4 in the 7th inning!Neto's Heroics Continue! 
In the 8th inning, again, Zach Neto went deep with a homer to left center, putting us ahead 5-4. But the Astros answered quickly, scoring twice in their half, reclaiming the lead at 6-5. 
A Nail-biting 9th Inning
The 9th inning was nothing short of spectacular. O’Hoppe led with a walk, and Kevin Pillar followed with a single. Schanuel's single loaded the bases, and Ward's walk scored O'Hoppe. It was netto-mania as Zach Neto doubled, clearing the bases and bringing our score to 9-6!!!
The bottom of the 9th wasn't for the faint of heart. Despite some tense moments and two Astros runs, Guillermo Zuniga came in and struck out Peña to seal the victory.
Final Thoughts
This was a team effort through and through! Zach Neto was the hero of the day with crucial hits in key moments. Angels fans, savor this win; it was a thriller that showcased our team's resilience and fighting spirit.
Onward and upward, Angels fans! Let’s keep this momentum and soar higher!
Scoreboard for Angels @ Astros (September 22nd, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 1 |