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Mike Trout Blast Leads Angels to Rare Opening Day Road Win over Astros ...

Mike Trout hit his fifth Opening Day homer, a 409-foot shot, as Angels pitching held Astros scoreless with seven strikeouts by José Soriano.

  • On Thursday, Mike Trout homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-0 season-opening victory over the Houston Astros in Houston, breaking a scoreless tie in the seventh inning.
  • Trout made his franchise-record 14th opening day start, adding to his legacy with his fifth opening day homer; seeking a bounce-back year, the three-time MVP also walked three times.
  • Pitcher Jos Soriano allowed two hits and four walks in six innings while striking out seven, anchoring the Angels' staff; the Astros went 0 for 7 with runners in scoring position.
  • Late-Inning insurance runs from Oswald Peraza's RBI single and Nolan Schanuel's homer secured the victory, while closer Jordan Romano earned the save in his Angels debut.
  • The teams resume the four-game series on Friday, with Los Angeles starting lefty Yusei Kikuchi opposite right-hander Mike Burrows for Houston.
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Angels meet the Astros with 1-0 series lead

The Los Angeles Angels face the Houston Astros with a 1-0 series lead.

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