HOUSTON — No one is expecting Eric Young Jr. to do what Mike Trout did for the Los Angeles Angels while the two-time MVP recovers from thumb surgery.
But so far his contributions have been important in helping the Angels while Trout recovers.
Albert Pujols homered early and Young had a career-high four RBIs, including a three-run shot in a six-run fifth inning and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 12-6 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday.
"E.Y. is making the most of an opportunity," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "He's gotten some big hits, playing good defense whether he's in center or left, running the bases aggressively.