Astros Tie MLB 9-Inning Report with 20 Strikeouts vs. Angels

Astros Tie MLB 9-Inning Record with 20 Strikeouts vs. Angels

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The Houston Astros tied a nine-inning Main League Baseball report by hanging out 20 opposing batters in a 4-2 walkoff win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.

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The @Astros have struck out a franchise report TWENTY batters in 9 innings. pic.twitter.com/pJQLsZ8hHo

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Astros 4, #Angels 2

The Angels struck out 20 occasions, equaling a serious league report for a nine-inning recreation.

Ryan Tepera gave up a 2-run HR to Jeremy Peña within the backside of the ninth.

Beginning pitcher Framber Valdez struck out 13 batters in six innings. Relievers Hector Neris and Rafael Montero then punched out two batters apiece earlier than nearer Ryan Pressly struck out the facet within the ninth.

The Astros and Angels had been tied at two going into the underside of the ninth, however shortstop Jeremy Pena’s second residence run of the day—a two-run shot that scored second baseman Jose Altuve—gave Houston its fifth straight victory.

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Jeremy Peña for the win!

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As well as, Bob Nightengale of USA Immediately reported that the Astros set a report with 48 strikeouts over a three-game sequence with out additional innings.

Cristian Javier struck out 14 batters Friday in an 8-1 win, Jose Urquidy added 9 extra strikeouts in a 9-1 win Saturday, and Houston relievers mixed for 5 extra Okay’s over these two days.

Solely three pitchers have struck out 20 batters in 9 innings: Roger Clemens (twice), Kerry Wooden and Max Scherzer.

Per Baseball Almanac, this marks the eighth time in MLB historical past {that a} staff has struck out 20 batters in a nine-inning recreation. Sunday is the fourth time {that a} group of pitchers collectively fanned 20 as properly.


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