Angels Give Up 11 Runs In First Loss Of 2026
The Los Angeles Angels' perfect start crumbles. An explosive Astros offensive surge erases an early lead, silencing the hype surrounding their 2-0 beginning.
Raise your hand if you predicted the Los Angeles Angels to win the first two games of the 2026 season. Jose Soriano got things started with six shutout innings on Opening Day in the Angels' 3-0 win over the Houston Astros. The Angels then pulled off another win with a 6-2 victory on Friday night to begin the season 2-0.
Mike Trout had homers in each of the first two games, and the 2-0 start was the franchise's best since 2007 . Well, reality kicked in on Saturday as the Astros won, 11-9. Reid Detmers went 4.
2 innings, giving up three runs on six hits with nine strikeouts in a decent outing. Reid Detmers struck out 9️⃣ tonight in 4. 2 IP 🔥 pic.
twitter. com/930YpL93dr — Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) March 29, 2026 However, things unraveled with an 8-run sixth inning. Walbert Urent lasted just one inning, giving up four hits with six runs -- all unearned, however.