Neto drives in seven runs
The Los Angeles Angels dominated the Houston Astros on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Daikin Park. The visitors defeated the home team 18-3 in a game defined by offensive volume. Neto was the standout performer, recording five hits and seven runs batted in.
His performance included a three-run home run to center field that traveled 428 feet. This blast contributed significantly to the Angels' total of 18 runs. The Astros managed only three runs in their loss.
Early back-and-forth
The game began with a quick exchange of runs in the first inning. The Angels took a 1-0 lead before the Astros tied the score at 1-1. The home team then took a 1-2 lead, which they maintained until the second inning.
In the second, the Angels scored four runs to take a 5-2 lead. This included a single by Grissom and a sacrifice bunt by Heineman. The Angels extended their lead in the fourth inning with five runs.
A double by Frazier and a single by Neto set the stage for further scoring. Ballesteros and Grissom also contributed with hits that drove in multiple runners.
