Astros' Big Fifth Inning Leads To Win Over Angels

Houston Astros v Los Angeles Angels

Martin Maldonado #15 of the Houston Astros hits a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 09, 2023 in Anaheim, California. Photo: Getty Images

The Astros scored three runs in the fifth inning en route to a 3-1 victory over the Angels in Anaheim. Martin Maldonado hit a two-run shot before Yordan Alvarez brought in the third run with an RBI single later in the frame. Starting pitcher Framber Valdez improved to 3-and-4 after striking out a dozen batters through eight innings. Ryan Pressly finished things off on the mound to notch his fifth save of the year. The Astros improve to 18-and-18. They visit LA again this afternoon with right-hander Cristian Javier on the hill.


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