{
  "id": 2286828,
  "title": "Neto homers in 5-hit, 7-RBI night to help the Angels rout the Astros 18-3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/neto-homers-in-5-hit-7-rbi-night-to-help-the-angels-rout-the-astros",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T03:17:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/08/20/neto-homers-in-5-hit-7-rbi-night-to-help-the-angels-rout-the-astros-18-3"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Houston Astros pitcher Hayden Wesneski had a poor outing, allowing eight hits and nine runs in 3 2/3 innings as the Los Angeles Angels handed the Houston Astros a 18-3 loss. Zach Neto led the way with a stellar performance, going 5-for-6, including his 21st career homer and a career-high seven RBIs. The Angels smashed their season-high 18 hits, marking their most runs since a 25-1 win over Colorado on June 24, 2023. Angels starter Grayson Rodriguez allowed just two unearned runs over seven innings, striking out six. Peter Lambert, Houston's most consistent starter, had his worst performance of the season, giving up eight hits and nine runs. In a frightening incident, Angels left fielder Wade Meckler was struck in the head by a 90-mph pitch from reliever Bryan King, though he remained conscious. Nolan Schanuel, the first baseman, left in the sixth inning due to right-side soreness. LHP Reid Detmers (4-8, 3.78 ERA) was scheduled to face MacKenzie Gore (7-9, 4.45) for Texas in Friday's home series. Astros reliever Hayden Wesneski (2-1, 5.16) was set to pitch against J.T. Ginn (8-7, 3.53) in the Houston home series.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Zach Neto hits 21st career homer and drives in 7 RBIs",
    "Hayden Wesneski allows 9 runs in 3 2/3 innings",
    "Angels set season-high 18 hits and 18 runs"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Neto's stellar performance and the Angels' 18-hit outburst mark a significant surge in their offense, highlighting their potential to dominate games when hitters are clicking.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Neto homers in 5-hit, 7-RBI night to help the Angels rout the Astros 18-3",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/neto-homers-in-5-hit-7-rbi-night-to-help-the-angels-rout-the-astros-2289635",
        "published": "2026-08-21T03:17:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}