Shohei Ohtani hit his AL-leading 41st homer, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 2-1 to avoid a three-game sweep.
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, right, watches his solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Houston. – Shohei Ohtani hit his AL-leading 41st homer, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 2-1 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.put the Angels up 2-0 in the sixth inning.
Los Angeles starter Chase Silseth allowed four hits and struck out five in five scoreless innings. Carlos Estévez struck out two in the ninth for his 25th save. There was one out in the fourth when Kyle Tucker hit a ground-rule double. Jon Singleton walked with two outs, but the Astros came away empty when Mauricio Dubon grounded into a force play.
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