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The Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Angels 11–9 on March 28 at Daikin Park in a high-scoring affair that exceeded the Vegas total line of 3. The Astros scraped together 13 hits and 9 RBIs despite posting a modest .661 OPS, while their pitching staff surrendered 9 earned runs across a 6.00 ERA outing. The Angels countered with a more efficient offensive profile, posting a .902 OPS and three home runs while driving in 7 runs on just 6 hits—a stark contrast to their pitching dominance, which allowed only 3 earned runs on 13 hits with a 1.73 ERA and 12 strikeouts. Houston's pitchers struck out 8 batters but issued 8 walks, contributing to the offensive slugfest. Despite the Angels' superior pitching performance and higher slugging percentage, the Astros' offensive volume proved decisive in a game that featured clean defense on both sides. The result underscores Houston's ability to manufacture runs through contact hitting, though their ERA suggests rotation questions heading into the regular season.