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Mike Trout Opens 2026 With Homers in First Two Games as Angels Start 2–0

The surge hints at a rebound that depends on him staying on the field.

Overview

  • Trout homered in each of the Angels’ first two games in Houston, a career first that helped secure back‑to‑back road wins over the Astros.
  • Through two games he logged four hits, two home runs, four walks and a stolen base, reaching base at least four times in both contests.
  • Trout downplayed the milestone, telling MLB.com’s Rhett Bollinger the wins came from contributions across the roster and timely pitching.
  • The strong opening follows three injury‑affected years in which he played 82 games in 2023, 29 in 2024 and 130 in 2025 with a .232 average and reduced overall impact.
  • Now back in center field after time in right and at designated hitter, Trout’s role underscores the Angels’ early momentum, which ClutchPoints notes is their first 2–0 start since 2007.