Astros Clinch AL West Title with 8-3 Victory Over Angels
ANAHEIM, CA - Teh Houston Astros secured thier seventh American League West title in franchise history with an 8-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Angel Stadium. the victory,fueled by a dominant offensive performance and solid pitching,guarantees the Astros home-field advantage throughout the AL playoffs.
This marks the Astros’ continued dominance in the AL West, solidifying their position as a perennial contender. The win eliminates the Angels from postseason contention and sets the stage for a highly anticipated playoff run for Houston, who finished the regular season with a 98-64 record. The Angels concluded their season at 78-84.
José altuve led the astros’ offense, going 3-for-5 with a home run and three rbis. Yordan Álvarez added a two-run double, while Kyle Tucker contributed with a solo shot. Framber Valdez earned the win, pitching seven strong innings, allowing three runs on six hits with eight strikeouts.
The Angels’ offense was led by Mike Trout, who went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, his 45th of the season. However, the Angels’ pitching struggled to contain the Astros’ potent lineup. Patrick Sandoval took the loss, giving up five runs in five innings pitched.
Box Score
Houston Astros (98-64)
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altuve, 2B | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Tucker, RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Alvarez, DH | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Peña, SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dubón, LF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| McCormick, CF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Toro, 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Vázquez, C | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Valdez, P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 31 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
Los Angeles Angels (78-84)
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trout, CF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Rendon, 3B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marte, RF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| O’Hoppe, C | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Neto, SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Adams, 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Ward, LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sandoval, P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 26 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Pitching
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valdez (W) | 7.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Smith | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Presscott | 1.0 | 0
