Keuchel, Astros end Angels 10-game win streak 6-1... Dallas Keuchel took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning, and the Houston Astros ended the Los Angeles Angels 10-game winning streak with a 6-1 victory Sunday. Keuchel (11-9) faced the minimum 21 batters from the major league-leading Angels through seven innings on a scorching day at the Big A, overpowering a lineup that has scored a big league-best 728 runs. The left-hander yielded three late hits, giving up David Freeses RBI single in the eighth on his 114th and final pitch. Mike Trouts seventh-inning single was the first hit for the Angels, who fell one victory short of matching the longest winning streak in franchise history, set during the clubs fourth season in 1964. Los Angeles (93-56) is cruising toward its first AL West title since 2009. Gregorio Petit hit a three-run homer, Robbie Grossman added a two-run single and Jake Marisnick had three hits for the Astros, who have won nine of 13. Hector Santiago (5-8) couldnt get an out in the third inning of his first loss in 13 starts and three relief appearances since June 15. Los Angeles lost for the first time since Sept. 4, also against Houston. The Angels scored 86 runs during their winning streak while running away with the division lead, but their hot run ended while the temperature hovered around 100 degrees in Orange County. Keuchel, who fell one out shy of a shutout at Anaheim in May, is a consummate ground-ball pitcher who has emerged as one of the ALs best left-handers in his third big-league season. He retired the first 15 Angels before Chris Iannetta drew a full-count walk leading off the sixth. Trout ended the no-hit bid by fisting a single to left-center. Keuchel crouched on the mound in hope and frustration as the bloop hit landed in the grass. Gordon Beckham then doubled and scored on Freeses single in the eighth, and Keuchel tipped his cap to a sustained ovation from the Angels fans as he left. View galleryKeuchel, Astros end Angels' 10-game win streak … Houston Astros Gregorio Petit, right, is congratulated by Matt Dominguez after hitting a three- … Santiago gave up five hits and five walks, leaving his shortest start of the year with the bases loaded in the third. He yielded a single and two walks in the second before Petit hit just the second homer of his 51-game career into the bullpen in left. NOTES: *Astros RHP Brad Peacock has been scratched from Mondays game against Cleveland with back soreness. *Angel: Josh Hamilton still hasnt played since Sept. 4, but the cleanup hitter feels improvement in his injured shoulder. *Astros Collin McHugh (9-9, 2.79) will move up one day to start in Peacocks place at home. *Angels Matt Shoemaker (15-4, 3.16) looks to extend his franchise rookie record for victories. Below: Houston Astros Gregorio Petit, right, is congratulated by Matt Dominguez after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning in Anaheim, Calif. Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel throws to the plate during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angel. Mike Trouts seventh-inning single was the first hit for the Angels, who fell one victory short of matching the longest winning streak in franchise history, drops his bat as he watches his double in the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 13, 2014 in Anaheim, California. Second baseman Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros throws to first to complete a double play after forcing out Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to end the seventh inning at Angel Stadium. Houston Astros Jake Marisnick, left, is caught in a rundown play between second and third as Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar (2) gives chase during the second inning.
Posted on: Mon, 15 Sep 2014 00:44:35 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015