Astros Edge Angels in Nine-Inning Thriller

0:00On March 30th, Houston Astros snagged a wild 9-7 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, thanks to Isaac Paratus smashing A, tie-breaking 2-run double with 2-outs in the 8th. That shot off Drew Pomeran's put the Astros ahead 8-6 and Jose Altuve doubled right after to stretch it to 9-6. The game stayed tight all afternoon, with the Astros jumping out early on a 4-run second, highlighted by Christian Vasquez's 2-run single. Angels quad back, tying it at 4-all in the 3rd on Jorge Salera's bases, clearing double, then Zach Netto blasted a 2-run homer in the 4th 2. Leads 6-4, before Christian Walker's double evened it up in the 5th. Astros fans hoped for fireworks from New Starter, Tatsuya Imai in his big league debut, but the Japanese import struggled, giving up 4 runs on 3. Hits and 4 walks over just 2-2-3rds innings. Houston signed the 3-time All-Star to a 3-year, 54-million-dollar deal, expecting him to dominate like he did with the Seabull Lions.

1:04Angels mounted a late threat in the 9th, getting 2 runs closer on Nolan-Shanuel's RBI single, but Brian King slammed the door with 2-strike outs. For his first save, the series ended in a 2-2 split, with Solo driving in 3 and Netto adding his homer for L.A. Astros gear up for Lance McCullough's season debut, Monday against the Boston Red Sox, while Angels host the Chicago Cubs with Ryan Johnson on the. Mounds should be another fun stretch ahead, that wraps MLB news today, brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with The Story.