Los Angeles Angels rout Houston Astros 18-3 behind Zach Neto's seven RBIs

The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Houston Astros 18-3 on Thursday night, marking the team's highest run total in three years. Zach Neto led the offense, going 5-for-6 with his 21st home run and a career-high seven RBIs.

Angels starter Grayson Rodriguez pitched seven innings, allowing only two unearned runs and recording six strikeouts. For the Astros, Peter Lambert struggled in his worst outing of the season, allowing nine runs on eight hits in 3 2/3 innings. The loss brings Houston's record to 64-64, reducing their AL West lead to one game.

The game included two injury concerns for the Angels. Left fielder Wade Meckler was struck in the helmet by a 90-mph sinker from reliever Bryan King during the fifth inning; he was attended by medical staff before exiting to the dugout. Additionally, first baseman Nolan Schanuel left the game in the sixth inning due to right-side soreness.