MLB Recap · August 18, 2026

Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros: Final Score & Recap

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Final
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Line Score

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The Story

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Win Probability

755025LAA bats firstFinalHOU win %LAA win %
DiamondIQ model home win probability across the game (pre-game 64.1% → final 0%).

Biggest Plays by Win-Probability Added

Christian Walker Strikeout
Bot 9th · off Ben Joyce
+14.4%
Cam Smith Home Run
Bot 8th · off José Fermin
+12.0%
Josh Lowe Home Run
Top 4th · off Cristian Javier
+11.2%
Zach Neto Double
Top 5th · off Enyel De Los Santos
+10.8%
Yainer Diaz Single
Bot 8th · off José Fermin
+8.9%

Top Batters by WPA

Josh Lowe+10.9%+0.5 RE24
Nolan Schanuel+10.4%+0.5 RE24
Zach Neto+8.7%+1.0 RE24

Top Pitchers by WPA

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