ANAHEIM, Calif.—Houston outfielder Kyle Tucker ended up having the final word in what was a wild weekend series between the Astros and Los Angeles Angels.
Tucker hit a solo shot in the ninth inning that ended up being the game-winning home run and then made a diving catch in right field for the final out in the Astros’ 9-8 victory Sunday night, July 16.
Houston rallied from a four-run deficit despite Shohei Ohtani’s major league-leading 34th homer of the season.
The Astros trailed 7-5 going into the ninth before scoring four off Jaime Barria (2–5). Alex Bregman connected for a two-run homer into the Astros’ bullpen in left field with two outs for the lead. Tucker followed with a solo shot on a full count, which marked the seventh time the Astros have had back-to-back homers….