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The Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Angels 6–4 on July 27 at Angel Stadium, with the visiting team's balanced offensive approach overcoming a low-hit affair. Houston managed just 5 hits but drove in 5 runs while striking out 9 times, posting a .727 OPS compared to Los Angeles's .703 OPS despite the Angels collecting 6 hits. The game fell short of the 8.5-run Vegas total, with both offenses struggling to generate consistent scoring opportunities; the Angels left runners on base despite drawing 6 walks, while committing 2 errors that contributed to their deficit. Houston's pitching allowed 6 hits and 3 earned runs with a 4.72 ERA, while Los Angeles's staff yielded 5 hits and 3 earned runs with a 4.55 ERA, making the difference marginal on the mound. The Astros' ability to convert limited opportunities into runs proved decisive in a sluggish contest that highlighted both teams' offensive inconsistency through late July.