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Astros Sweep Angels as Díaz, Wesneski Power Return to .500

The sweep and a successful return by Hayden Wesneski have pushed Houston to 55-55 and placed the club one game behind Texas with the trade deadline looming.

Houston Astros Jeremy Pena (3) celebrates after hitting solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Wally Skalij)
Jul 28, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher Mitch Farris (70) throws against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Houston Astros pitcher Hayden Wesneski (39) throw a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Wally Skalij)
Jul 29, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz (21) scores during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Astros rallied for a 7-4 win Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep in Anaheim with Yainer Díaz going 4-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs and Cam Smith delivering the go-ahead two-run double.
  • Hayden Wesneski made his first major-league start since May 6, 2025 after Tommy John surgery, throwing 5 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on seven hits and earning the win on 79 pitches.
  • Bryan Abreu closed the game with 1 1/3 hitless innings for his seventh save as Houston recorded its eighth win in nine games and reached .500 (55-55) for the first time since April 7.
  • The victory moved the Astros to within one game of AL West leader Texas and precedes a pivotal three-game series at Daikin Park, with general manager Dana Brown saying the club intends to be a buyer and prioritizes outfield help ahead of Monday’s trade deadline.
  • Houston’s climb follows a deep early-season slide — the team was 11 games under .500 on May 21 — and its 35-24 run since then has restored momentum and given the front office clearer leverage to add pieces for a late-season push.