ANAHEIM, California – Shohei Ohtani delivered an RBI single in the eighth inning but the Houston Astros snuffed out hopes of a late rally by the Los Angeles Angels to win their series opener 4-1 on Friday.
Batting leadoff and serving as the designated hitter, Ohtani singled off Kendall Graveman with two outs and two on to score Brandon Marsh and bring the tying run to the plate.
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