Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander bent his head, smacked the ball back in his glove as he walked back to the mound. Astros manager Joe Espada met him there, letting him know he would not face another batter.

Jon Singleton’s tiebreaking two-run double with two outs in the eighth inning lifted the Houston Astros to a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Manager Joe Espada #19 of the Houston Astros looks on in the dugout in the first inning during a 2024 Mexico City Series game between the Houston Astros and the Colorado Rockies at Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium on Saturday, April 27, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico.

After a very slow start to the season, the Houston Astros have once again proven their AL West superiority. Well, almost. Despite having one of the best second halves in baseball, the Astros have yet to secure a spot in the MLB playoffs.

Less than 10 days remain in Major League Baseball's 2024 regular season, and the MLB playoff picture is coming into a clear focus, with four teams having clinched playoff berths this week. The New York Yankees,

Nolan Schanuel and the Los Angeles Angels hit the field on Friday at Minute Maid Park against Justin Verlander, who will start for the Houston Astros. First pitch is set for 8:10 p.m. ET.The 9.2

At Minute Maid Park on Friday, the Los Angeles Angels (62-91) take on the Houston Astros (83-70), with first pitch at 8:10 p.m. ET.The Angels are road underdogs (+208) at the Astros (-254). The

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