Astros right-hander Roberto Hernandez also pitched well, giving up just two runs on six hits to drop his ERA to 3.86. But his offense couldn't generate much and the first-place Astros (19-11) lost for the fourth time in five games. The Angels moved to 14-16.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Exclamation point: Weaver took the mound for the ninth inning with 106 pitches -- on a night when Joe Smith and Huston Street were unavailable -- and retired the middle of the Astros' lineup in order. The Angels' ace struck out Evan Gattis swinging, and got Colby Rasmus and Chris Carter to fly out, notching his first shutout since Aug.