ANAHEIM -- Andrew Heaney struck out a career-high-tying 10 and held the Astros to one run in eight innings, outdueling Lance McCullers Jr. for a 2-1 Angels win on Monday night at Angel Stadium, creating a first-place tie between the clubs in the American League West.
Heaney pitched a stellar outing that featured few mistakes and excellent command of his curveball and sinker combination, with a smattering of changeups fit in for good measure. In one at-bat in the eighth inning, the lefty threw five straight curveballs to Josh Reddick, ultimately getting him swinging.