Angels struggle to generate offense against Yusei Kikuchi and Astros in loss
LA TimesAngels shortstop Jack López throws to first to complete a double play during the eighth inning of a 5-3 loss to the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium on Friday night. Yusei Kikuchi pitched seven innings of three-hit ball in another sharp start, and Yordan Alvarez homered and drove in two runs in the Houston Astros’ 5,000th victory, 5-3 over the Angels on Friday night. Rookie Samuel Aldegheri couldn’t get out of the third inning in his third major league start for the Angels, yielding four runs on six hits and five walks while recording only six outs. Angels: Second baseman Brandon Drury sat out after leaving Wednesday’s game in the fifth inning with hamstring tightness.. Right-hander Ben Joyce is still awaiting the results of his MRI exam Thursday.