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Houston arrives in Anaheim carrying genuine momentum. The Astros have gone 6-4 over their last ten games and sit just two games out in the standings, making every win feel consequential. Their offense has been capable of erupting at any moment — Christian Walker brings 20 home runs and 61 RBI to the plate, while Yordan Alvarez continues to be one of the most dangerous hitters in the American League, batting .323 with 34 home runs and 78 RBI. Jeremy Peña, hitting .316 with 11 home runs, adds another legitimate threat in the middle of the order.

The Angels, at 42-65, are playing for pride and development, but Sunday’s win over San Francisco showed this roster can still compete. Mike Trout delivered his first four-hit game in more than five years in that contest, a reminder that when healthy, he remains a force. Jo Adell has accumulated 99 hits and 60 RBI on the season, and Zach Neto has quietly built a well-rounded year with 19 home runs, 71 runs scored, and 13 stolen bases. This Angels lineup has enough pieces to make Houston uncomfortable, particularly at home.

Houston Astros at Los Angeles Angels Game Information

Game Date: July 28, 2026
Game Time: 09:38 PM ET
TV Channel: Angels Broadcast Television – ABTV2LV, Space City Home Network, and MLB.TV – Los Angeles Angels
Location: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Houston sits two games back in the standings, and a team playing .500 ball cannot afford to drop games against a club 23 games below it. The Astros need wins like this one to stay relevant in a tight race. The Angels, meanwhile, have already faced Houston recently — a matchup that ended 6-4 in favor of the Astros — and will be looking to even that ledger on their home turf. For Anaheim, this is about proving the Sunday win was a signal, not a blip.

Los Angeles Angels Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 42-65
Home Record: 24-29
Away Record: 18-36
Division Record: 6-15
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .393

Houston Astros Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 53-55
Home Record: 26-27
Away Record: 27-28
Division Record: 15-10
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .491

Stat Leaders

Los Angeles Angels (42-65, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Omar Martinez, 0.333
RBI Leader: Jo Adell, 60 RBI
Home Run Leader: Zach Neto, 19 HR
Runs Leader: Zach Neto, 71 Runs
Hits Leader: Jo Adell, 99 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Zach Neto, 13 SB
ERA Leader: Samy Natera Jr., 2.21 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Reid Detmers, 136 K
Wins Leader: José Soriano, 9 W
Saves Leader: Jordan Romano, 4 SV

Houston Astros (53-55, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 0.323
RBI Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 78 RBI
Home Run Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 34 HR
Runs Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 73 Runs
Hits Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 124 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Cam Smith, 10 SB
ERA Leader: Alimber Santa, 1.17 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Peter Lambert, 94 K
Wins Leader: Peter Lambert, 8 W
Saves Leader: Josh Hader, 13 SV

What to Watch For

Walbert Ureña gets the ball for the Angels and brings a legitimate case for being one of the more underrated arms in the league right now. Carrying a 2.70 ERA and 88 strikeouts, the right-hander has been quietly effective all season with six wins. He draws a Houston lineup that has been swinging hot bats, so how he navigates Alvarez and Walker early will set the tone for the entire game. The Astros have not named a starter, which adds an element of uncertainty to the pitching picture on their side.

For Houston, Isaac Paredes has been a steady run producer — 14 home runs and 58 RBI — and his ability to come through in big spots has been on display recently. Peña’s .316 average gives the Astros a legitimate table-setter with pop.

On the Angels’ side, Trout’s four-hit performance Sunday was the kind of game that reminds everyone what he is capable of when locked in. If he carries that approach into this matchup, Ureña will have a capable offense behind him. Neto’s combination of power and speed — 19 home runs and 13 stolen bases — makes him a constant threat to change the game in multiple ways.

Los Angeles Angels Injury Report

Sebastián Rivero – Hand (D10) – The Los Angeles Angels placed C Sebastián Rivero on the 10-day injured list due to left hamate fracture.
Travis d’Arnaud – Foot (D60) – The Los Angeles Angels transferred C Travis d’Arnaud to the 60-day injured list from the 10-day injured list with a right foot plantar fasciitis.
Yusei Kikuchi – Shoulder (D60) – The Los Angeles Angels transferred LHP Yusei Kikuchi to the 60-day injured list due to left shoulder inflammation.
Jack Kochanowicz – Elbow (D60) – The Los Angeles Angels transferred RHP Jack Kochanowicz from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to surgery.
Anthony Rendon – Hip (D60) – The Los Angeles Angels placed INF Anthony Rendon on the 60-day injured list.
Ben Joyce – Shoulder (D60) – The Los Angeles Angels transferred RHP Ben Joyce to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from his right shoulder surgery.
Yoán Moncada – Knee (D60) – The Los Angeles Angels transferred INF Yoán Moncada to the 60-day injured list with right knee inflammation.
Adam Frazier – Elbow (D10) – The Los Angeles Angels placed INF Adam Frazier on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Robert Stephenson – Elbow (D60) – The Los Angeles Angels placed RHP Robert Stephenson on the 60-day injured list due to a ligament and flexor repair surgery on his right elbow.

Houston Astros Injury Report

Hayden Wesneski – Elbow (D60) – The Houston Astros transferred RHP Hayden Wesneski to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from right elbow surgery.
Brice Matthews – Knee (D10) – The Houston Astros placed OF Brice Matthews on the 10-day injured list with a left knee sprain.
Spencer Arrighetti – Foot (D15) – The Houston Astros placed RHP Spencer Arrighetti on the 15-day injured list due to right foot nerve irritation.
Carlos Correa – Ankle (D60) – The Houston Astros Carlos Correa was transferred to the 60-day injured list, he underwent season-ending surgery to repair a tendon tear in his left ankle, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com.
Mike Burrows – Elbow (D15) – The Houston Astros placed RHP Mike Burrows on the 15-day injured list with right elbow neuritis.
Brandon Walter – Elbow (D60) – The Houston Astros placed LHP Brandon Walter on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from left elbow surgery.

Los Angeles Angels Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 28, 2026 vs Houston Astros
July 29, 2026 vs Houston Astros
July 31, 2026 vs Milwaukee Brewers
August 01, 2026 vs Milwaukee Brewers
August 02, 2026 vs Milwaukee Brewers
August 04, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles
August 05, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles
August 06, 2026 at Baltimore Orioles
August 07, 2026 at Miami Marlins
August 08, 2026 at Miami Marlins

Houston Astros Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 28, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
July 29, 2026 at Los Angeles Angels
July 31, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
August 01, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
August 02, 2026 vs Texas Rangers
August 03, 2026 vs Toronto Blue Jays
August 04, 2026 vs Toronto Blue Jays
August 05, 2026 vs Toronto Blue Jays
August 07, 2026 at San Diego Padres
August 08, 2026 at San Diego Padres

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