Overview

• Mauricio Dubón hit two home runs and drove in three to spark Houston’s comeback in the 8-7 series-clincher over Los Angeles.
• Josh Hader preserved the victory with his 19th save in 19 chances by retiring Mike Trout for the final out.
• Logan O’Hoppe continued his torrid stretch with a two-run homer in the finale, raising his season total to 17 and setting a franchise mark for an Angels catcher before the All-Star break.
• Jose Soriano struck out 10 batters over 6 2/3 innings while allowing one run on three hits to earn the win in the series opener.
• Houston has won nine of its last 12 games, extending its lead in the AL West to five games over the Seattle Mariners.