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08/19 22:24 CDT Pecko fans 4 in MLB debut, Vzquez hits 7th homer as the Astros
beat the Angels 3-2
Pecko fans 4 in MLB debut, Vzquez hits 7th homer as the Astros beat the Angels
3-2
HOUSTON (AP) --- Ethan Pecko struck out four in his major-league debut, five
Houston relievers pitched shutout ball for five-plus innings and Christian
Vzquez homered as the Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Wednesday
night.
Pecko, a 2023 sixth-round selection by Houston, was ranked ninth in the Astros'
system by MLB Pipeline. The 23-year-old right-hander allowed three hits, two
runs and two walks in 3 2/3 innings. He was the 17th starter used by the Astros
this season, which tied a franchise record set in 1965.
Vzquez's solo homer, his seventh of the year, put the Astros ahead in the
third inning.
Nick Allen pinch-hit for Jeremy Pea after Pea was hit by a 100-mph sinker on
his hand in the first. The Astros said he had a right hand contusion.
In the same inning, manager Joe Espada was ejected after arguing a hit-by-pitch
call.
Denzer Guzman put the Angels ahead in the fourth with what initially appeared
to be a three-run homer. But, the call was 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
the inning, and Cam Smith put the Astros ahead with a sacrifice fly that scored
Isaac Paredes.
Bennett Sousa (1-1) earned the win in relief and Josh Hader earned his 18th
save.
Walbert Urea (8-9) worked five innings for the Angels, allowing three runs on
three hits with seven strikeouts.
Up next
Astros RHP Peter Lambert (8-6, 3.11 ERA) faces Angels RHP Grayson Rodriguez
(3-5, 7.17) in the series finale on Thursday.
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