José Soriano Dominates, Oswald Peraza Homers as Angels Blank Astros 3-0 in Houston

Sunday, August 31st, 2025

Los Angeles Angels Secure 3-0 Victory Over Houston Astros with Strong Pitching and Peraza’s Homer

The Los Angeles Angels earned a decisive 3-0 win against the Houston Astros, backed by a combined two-hitter from starter José Soriano and two relievers. Oswald Peraza delivered the game’s turning point with his first home run since his trade from the Yankees, giving the Angels an early edge they would never relinquish.

Dominant Pitching Performance by the Angels

José Soriano led the charge for Los Angeles, tossing seven dominant innings with just one hit allowed and eight strikeouts. Following Soriano, Luis García worked a scoreless eighth while yielding a single hit. Kenley Jansen then closed out the game with a flawless ninth inning, recording his 25th save of the season.

Oswald Peraza’s Key Home Run

With two outs in the fifth inning, Oswald Peraza connected for a solo home run into the bullpen in right-center field off Houston’s Hunter Brown, breaking the scoreless stalemate. This clutch homer came after Peraza’s two-run single in Saturday’s ninth inning helped end the Angels’ three-game losing streak.

Angels Capitalize in the Eighth

Yoan Moncada walked to lead off the eighth inning and scored when Mike Trout doubled off the center field wall. Taylor Ward drew a walk, and Luis Rengifo reached, with Trout adding to the lead after Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. overthrew first base for an error.

Limited Offense from the Astros

Yordan Alvarez led off with a single in the first, and the Astros managed only one more hit—a double by Ramón Urías in the eighth. The Angels’ pitchers stymied the Houston lineup throughout the game.

Injury Update: Taylor Ward

During the eighth inning, Angels outfielder Taylor Ward sustained an injury attempting to catch Urías’s double, crashing face-first into the scoreboard in left field. Ward was carted off and transported to a Houston hospital for stitches and further evaluation.

Astros’ Pitching Recap

Hunter Brown pitched six innings for Houston, giving up three hits and one run while striking out five. Lance McCullers Jr. made his first relief appearance since 2018, surrendering three hits and two runs in his outing.

Key Moment

Oswald Peraza’s fifth-inning home run provided the Angels with the momentum and lead needed to secure the win.

Key Stat

The Astros were shut out for the fifth time this month, underscoring recent offensive struggles.

Up Next

Los Angeles will send left-hander Yusei Kikuchi (6-9, 3.68 ERA) to the mound in the series finale. Houston counters with right-hander Luis Garcia, making his return after recovering from Tommy John surgery since May 2023.

In summary

The Los Angeles Angels topped the Houston Astros 3-0, powered by an outstanding pitching performance from José Soriano and his bullpen. Oswald Peraza sparked the offense with a crucial solo homer, while the Astros’ bats were held in check throughout. The game saw an unfortunate injury to Angels outfielder Taylor Ward, who was taken for medical evaluation. With their victory, Los Angeles continues to build momentum as the series concludes.

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