Justin Verlander secured his first win since recovering from a neck injury, leading the Houston Astros to a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Yordan Alvarez's fifth-inning homer and Kyle Tucker's pinch-hit shot contributed to the Astros' third straight win, keeping them ahead in the AL West.

Verlander, who struggled in previous outings, pitched five innings allowing two runs while the Astros' defense made significant plays to support him. Despite a late rally attempt, the Angels fell short.