The last time the Astros saw the Angels was their home opener back in April, which saw a much different narrative for the California team than we’re seeing today. Back in those heady days, it looked like the Angels were ready to finally compete in the West and go toe-to-toe with the Astros for the division crown.
However, a double-digit losing streak and the regression of their pitching has since put paid to that opinion, as the Angels now sit 4 games under .500 and 12.5 games back while we close in on the All Star Break. They’ve only managed to win 3 series since mid-May as they continue to languish in the standings in spite of the fact that they have two of the best baseball players on the planet.