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The Houston Astros ended their disappointing season with a 6-2 win against the Los Angeles Angels. Despite this victory, the team was eliminated from playoff contention, marking the end of an eight-year postseason streak. The Astros finished the season with an 87-75 record, their lowest since 2016, as key players struggled with injuries and performance. Manager Joe Espada emphasized offseason work needed for improvement. The Angels faced their tenth consecutive losing season, with player Mike Trout hitting his 404th career home run despite the team’s overall challenges.
Houston, TX – The Houston Astros wrapped up their disappointing 2025 season with a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, September 28. This win came after the team was officially eliminated from playoff contention, marking the end of an eight-year streak of making the postseason.
In the 2025 season, the Astros finished with an 87-75 record, their fewest wins in a full-length season since 2016. The clinching blow to their playoff hopes occurred a day earlier when they were knocked out of the American League wild-card race.
Manager Joe Espada expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance in their final game, stressing the importance of hard work in the offseason to return to competitive form. Starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. delivered a strong performance, allowing just one run over three innings. Rookie pitcher Colton Gordon took over and impressed by throwing five scoreless innings without surrendering a hit.
The Astros showcased their offensive power in the finale, hitting four home runs with contributions from Yainer Diaz, Ramón Urías, Connor Brogdon, and Victor Caratini. Despite the late surge in performance, the season marked a decline for the team, as star player Christian Walker led them with 27 home runs, a drop from prior seasons where multiple players often reached 30 home runs.
On the final day of the season, shortstop Jeremy Peña was placed on the injured list due to a left oblique strain, further compounding the challenges the Astros faced throughout the year. Houston finished tied for the sixth-best record in the American League, but their playoff aspirations were thwarted by a tiebreaker loss to the Detroit Tigers.
In contrast, the Angels ended their season with a record of 72-90, marking their tenth consecutive losing season and missing the playoffs for eleven years. Star player Mike Trout hit the milestone of his 404th career home run during the final game, but it was not enough to turn around the team’s fortunes. Rookie left-hander Sam Aldegheri struggled on the mound, allowing four runs in a pivotal fifth inning before being removed from the game.
The Astros’ victory not only concluded their season but also set the stage for the earliest offseason entry since 2016. The Angels’ interim manager Ray Montgomery voiced concerns about the team’s future direction, emphasizing that improvement is necessary beyond building a young core of players. Houston’s final lineup notably rested some key players, including José Altuve, Isaac Paredes, Carlos Correa, and Walker, which may have played a role in their inconsistent performance throughout the season.
As the Astros begin their offseason, focus will likely shift to addressing the issues that led to their subpar season and reigniting their path to competitiveness in the coming years. The Angels, on the other hand, face their own challenges in rebuilding and obtaining consistent performance to break their prolonged playoff drought.
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- OC Register: Angels Finish with 90 Losses
- Google Search: Mike Trout career home runs
