Looking back to the 2021 season, the Astros defeated the Angels 13 times out of 19 games (68%), outscoring them 118 to 57.
But at this time, just months later, things have changed. After Carlos Correa hit the open market, the Astros are spending their days with a big question mark at shortstop while the Halos have brought some big arms aboard to strengthen their pitching staff.
But do the Angels have enough to beat the Astros and actually compete for the AL West Division? Let’s take a look…
From an objective perspective, the Astros are still the team to beat in their division.