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    Houston Astros

    Houston Astros

    28-17, 16-7 away
    2Winner Icon Houston Astros
    Angels
    Los Angeles Angels

    Los Angeles Angels

    25-18, 11-14 home
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    hittersH-ABRHRRBIAVG
    G. SpringerCF
    1-4000.287
    A. Bregman3B
    1-4000.259
    J. Altuve2B
    1-4000.309
    C. CorreaSS
    0-3000.281
    B. McCannC
    0-4000.261
    Y. Gurriel1B
    0-4000.263
    J. ReddickRF
    0-3100.228
    E. GattisDH
    1-3112.212
    T. KempLF
    1-3000.333
    pitchersIPHERBBKPC-STERA
    J. Verlander
    9.05017118-791.05
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    HOULAA
    Hits
    5
    5
    Home Runs
    1
    0
    Total Bases
    10
    6
    Runners LOB
    4
    6

    Game Information

    Angel Stadium
    Angel Stadium
    9:40 PM, May 16, 2018
    Anaheim, California
    Attendance: 28,078
    Game Time:2:39
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Chris Conroy
    • First Base Umpire - Chris Segal
    • Second Base Umpire - Brian O'Nora
    • Third Base Umpire - CB Bucknor

    Verlander throws 5-hit shutout, Astros blank Angels 2-0

    Justin Verlander pitched a five-hitter for his first shutout in three years and Evan Gattis hit a two-run homer as the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-0 on Wednesday night.
    May 17, 2018, 02:31 am - Associated Press
    HOU
    LAA
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    020000000250
    000000000051
    J. Verlander
    win

    J. Verlander5-2

    9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 7 K, 1 BB
    G. Richards
    loss

    G. Richards4-2

    7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 4 K, 1 BB

    Scoring Summary

    Inning

    HOULAA
    2ndGattis homered to left (389 feet), Reddick scored.20
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    HOU wins 2-1

    • Astros
      1
    • Angels
      2
    Game 1
    5/14
    • Astros
      5
    • Angels
      3
    Game 2
    5/15
    • Astros
      2
    • Angels
      0
    Game 3
    5/16

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    Houston3930.565-W3
    Seattle3334.4935L3
    Los Angeles3334.4935W3
    Texas3436.4865.5W2
    Athletics2744.38013W1
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