Astros Start 3-Game Series at Home Against the Angels
George Klassen faces Cristian Javier in the opener, and the Astros have not yet named a starter for Wednesday's game.
- On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, the Houston Astros host the Los Angeles Angels for a three-game series at Daikin Park, with Houston holding a narrow lead atop the American League West.
- Cristian Javier faces George Klassen in Tuesday's opener, while Peter Lambert opposes Grayson Rodriguez on Thursday; the Astros have not yet announced their Wednesday starter, with Walbert Urena confirmed for the Angels.
- With a 63-62 record, Houston maintains a narrow lead over the Texas Rangers, while the Angels arrive last place with a 49-76 record and a 20-40 road mark.
- The Astros hold a 6-4 advantage in the season series, though the Angels have posted a 20-8 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.
- Both clubs manage significant injury lists, including Houston's Mike Burrows and Brice Matthews on the injured list, while Angels players Yusei Kikuchi and Anthony Rendon are also sidelined.
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Astros start 3-game series at home against the Angels
The Houston Astros host the Los Angeles Angels to start a three-game series.
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