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Trout's Late Heroics Push Astros to Brink of Playoff Elimination

Q: How did Mike Trout perform for the Angels?

Mike Trout hit two home runs, including a tiebreaking shot in the 8th inning that proved to be the game-winner for the Angels.

27 Sep, 2025

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Summary

Mike Trout hits two home runs, including a tiebreaking shot in the 8th
Kenley Jansen records 29th save, moving up MLB's career saves list
Astros' playoff hopes dwindling with loss, now 1 game behind wild card

Trout's Late Heroics Push Astros to Brink of Playoff Elimination

On September 23, 2025, the Los Angeles Angels dealt a major blow to the Houston Astros' playoff hopes with a 4-3 victory. Superstar Mike Trout led the charge for the Angels, hitting two home runs, including a tiebreaking shot in the 8th inning that proved to be the game-winner.

The Astros had jumped out to an early 3-0 lead, but the Angels rallied to tie the game in the 7th. Trout's heroics in the 8th then put the Angels ahead for good. Veteran closer Kenley Jansen slammed the door in the 9th, recording his 29th save of the season and moving within two of Lee Smith for 3rd on the MLB's all-time saves list.

The loss leaves the Astros teetering on the edge of playoff elimination. They now sit 1 game behind the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers for the final AL wild card spot, with the Guardians and Tigers holding tiebreakers over Houston. The Astros will need to win their final two games and hope the non-division winning Central team loses twice to have a chance at extending their postseason streak to 9 years.

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