Angels rout Astros 9-1 on June 22, 2025, as José Soriano strikes out 10 and Logan O'Hoppe smashes two homers. Read how the duo dismantled Houston.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It was the kind of Sunday afternoon at the Big A that fans have been dreaming of. The Los Angeles Angels didn't just beat the Houston Astros; they dismantled them in a 9-1 thrashing. The victory was powered by two spectacular performances: a masterful, 10-strikeout outing from José Soriano and a long-awaited power surge from Logan O'Hoppe, who smashed two home runs to break a month-long drought.
José Soriano has not allowed a home run in his last 11 starts, a streak dating back to April 22.
José Soriano is quickly becoming must-see TV. The right-hander was simply electric against Houston, carving up their lineup for 6 2/3 innings while allowing just one run and striking out 10. This wasn't a fluke; it's a trend. Over his last three starts, Soriano has been one of the best pitchers in baseball, allowing a minuscule two runs while fanning 28 batters in 20 2/3 innings. His most impressive feat? He hasn't surrendered a home run in 11 straight starts. With every dominant outing, Soriano is solidifying his case as the bona fide anchor of this Angels rotation.
Welcome back, Logan O'Hoppe! The Angels' catcher snapped a frustrating month-long home run drought in the most emphatic way possible, launching two separate two-run blasts into the stands. His first homer in the third inning blew the game open, extending the lead to 6-0, and his second in the seventh was the cherry on top. The pair of homers brings his season total to 16, reminding everyone of the game-changing power he possesses behind the plate. His four RBIs were crucial in the offensive outburst.
While O'Hoppe grabbed the headlines, the entire lineup contributed to the lopsided score. Luis Rengifo got the party started with a two-run homer in the second inning, and the hits kept coming. Taylor Ward drove in a run with a double, and Zach Neto also doubled and scored. It was a complete team effort, resulting in nine runs on 11 hits. This offensive explosion, even with slugger Jorge Soler still on the IL, is a fantastic sign. It shows that contributions can come from anywhere, especially with players like Jo Adell, who entered the game having homered in three straight and is slugging .735 over his last 20 games.
Winning their second straight and improving to 37-39, the Angels showed what they're capable of when pitching and hitting are in sync. The challenge, as always, is consistency. Can Soriano continue his evolution into an ace? Will O'Hoppe's power display be the start of another hot streak? As the team looks to climb back to .500, these are the questions that will define the next stretch of their season. For one day, at least, the future looked incredibly bright in Anaheim.
