The Astros failed to win their series opener in Anaheim. Houston lost to the Angels 6-4 at Angel Stadium in an AL West rivalry matchup. David Hensley hit his first home run of the season in the losing effort. Reliever Rafael Montero was charged with the loss after allowing two earned runs in the bottom of the eighth. The Astros have lost three in-a-row to slip to 17-and-18. Left-hander Framber Valdez is slated to start on the mound against LA tonight.