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Angels riding high after Freeway Series win
HOUSTON — The Angels arrive in Houston for a three-game series with the Astros, riding some much-needed confidence thanks to a weekend series win over the Dodgers.
The Angels (15-18) had entered this past weekend’s Freeway Series on a four-game losing streak and with wins in only four of their previous 15. But, after winning 9-2 on Friday and mounting a wild but unsuccessful rally in a 14-11 loss Saturday, the Angels took Sunday’s rubber match against the defending World Series champions with a 2-1 victory — keyed by a scoreless five-inning effort from the bullpen.