Astros 6, Angels 4: Four in the Ninth After Javier’s Five Shutout

Five quiet innings, then Anaheim came undone

July 27, 2026 – Anaheim – Cristian Javier entered in relief and erased the Angels for five innings.

Three hits. Zero walks. Seven strikeouts. Season highs in both innings and punchouts. He still needed help. Trailing late, Houston scratched four across in the ninth on a hit, two walks, two hit batters, and two Angels errors. LaMonte Wade Jr.’s bases-loaded walk forced home the go-ahead run. The Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4, per CBS Sports.

Walbert Urena had left with a 4-1 lead after six strong. José Fermin (3-2) took the loss. Josh Hader walked two in the ninth and still closed for save No. 13. Taylor Trammell’s earlier homer kept Houston breathing before the final frame.

Javier led the pitching board

AthX Engine put Javier at 21 pitching fantasy points, first on Monday. Urena still graded 17 FP in a no-decision that became a loss. Houston’s 11 team FP was mid-board. The pitching line carried the night.

Dynamic pricing will still price bullpen chaos next to Javier’s five zeros.

The Angels let it go

Houston stole a game that Los Angeles carried into the ninth. The Angels wasted a Urena gem and another late lead. Javier’s 21 FP led AthX Engine pitching for the day.

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*Sources: MLB.com schedule, CBS Sports recap, CBS Sports scoreboard, AthX Engine scoring. Information only; not financial advice.*