Pecko fans 4 in MLB debut, Vázquez hits 7th homer as the Astros beat the Angels 3-2

Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 in a thrilling game on Wednesday night. Ethan Pecko made his major-league debut and struck out four in the game for the Astros. Five relievers from Houston pitched shutout ball for five-plus innings, contributing to the team's victory. Christian Vázquez hit his seventh homer of the year, putting the Astros ahead in the third inning.

Nick Allen came in to pinch-hit for Jeremy Peña after he was hit by a 100-mph sinker in the first inning, and was later ejected by manager Joe Espada for arguing a hit-by-pitch call. Denzer Guzman scored the Angels' first run in the fourth inning, initially ruled a three-run homer but later changed to a two-run double due to fan interference.

Houston's Jose Altuve tied the game with an RBI double in the bottom half of that inning. Cam Smith sealed the win with a sacrifice fly, scoring Isaac Paredes. Bennett Sousa earned the win in relief for the Astros, while Josh Hader earned his 18th save. Walbert Ureña pitched five innings for the Angels, allowing three runs on three hits and seven strikeouts.

The series concludes with Peter Lambert of the Astros facing Grayson Rodriguez of the Angels on Thursday.