Astros Launch Road Trip Against Angels in Three-Game Series

The Houston Astros are set to kick off a six-game road trip tonight as they face off against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in the first of a three-game series. Houston's starting pitcher, right-hander Spencer Arrighetti, who was recognized as the American League's Pitcher of the Month for May, will take the mound against Angels' RHP Grayson Rodriguez.

Arrighetti, having made his season debut on April 15, boasts an impressive record of 7-1 with a 1.94 ERA, allowing just 11 earned runs over 51 innings pitched. His performance has placed him among the top pitchers in the league, as he leads all AL pitchers with a .184 opponent batting average, ranks second in ERA, and is tied for third in wins.

As the Astros embark on this road trip, they carry momentum from winning 10 of their last 16 games. This trip includes a series against the Royals following the Angels, with the team currently holding a 14-18 record on the road this season. Houston's pitching has been particularly strong recently, recording a 3.54 ERA and a .194 opponent batting average since mid-May.

In their last outing, the Astros suffered a shutout loss to the Athletics, with RHP Mike Burrows struggling on the mound. Despite the setback, RF Cam Smith managed to record two hits in the game, marking his 11th multi-hit performance of the season. Additionally, the Astros recently saw several players named to the 2026 Konami eBaseball MLB All-Star ballot.

Today, Houston made a roster move, placing infielder Nick Allen on the 10-day injured list due to a hamstring strain, while recalling Shay Whitcomb from Triple A Sugar Land. The matchup against the Angels marks the second meeting of the season between the teams, with their previous encounter resulting in a split during Opening Weekend.