Mike Trout Makes Angels History On Opening Day
Trout blasts opening day homer, etching his name in Angels history while silencing doubts about his MVP form returning.
The Los Angeles Angels entered the 2026 MLB season with low expectations, and they are widely projected to finish at the bottom of the tough American League West division. However, Opening Day was a pleasant surprise as the Angels defeated the Houston Astros 3-0 at Daikin Park in Texas. Jose Soriano pitched well , throwing six shutout innings with just two hits and striking out seven to get the first win of the season.
And, there is already some encouragement after all of the offseason questions about Mike Trout and whether or not he can return to his MVP form. Trout began with three walks and a solo home run in the first game of the season. SCORELESS NO MORE!
Mike Trout homers on #OpeningDay ! pic. twitter.
com/540PJl6Gsu — MLB (@MLB) March 26, 2026 Trout, the No. 25 overall pick in the 2009 MLB Draft, also made Angels franchise history in the process. For starters, Trout matched Garrett Anderson with 14 career appearances on Opening Day.