Jose Altuve had three hits and drove in three runs and José Urquidy pitched four-hit ball over seven innings as the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Angels 9-1.
Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros waves to fans during batting practice before the game against the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park on July 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. – Jose Altuve and José Urquidy weren't fazed at all by the triple digit heat at Angel Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
With a first-pitch temperature of 102 degrees , the only one who didn't seem to be sweltering was Urquidy, who is used to the heat from growing up in Mazatlán, Mexico. Urquidy is 8-2 since June 21, which is tied with teammate Justin Verlander and Chicago’s Dylan Cease for most wins in the AL during that span. Opponents are batting .172 against Urquidy over his last 13 starts, which is second-lowest in the league.Altuve, who chased Angels' starter Tucker Davidson with a two-run homer to left field for his 23rd of the season, said having a pitcher like Urquidy was beneficial on a hot day.
Reigning AL MVP Shohei Ohtani was given the day off by Angels interim manager Phil Nevin. The Japanese two-way phenom allowed only one run in eight innings during Saturday’s 2-1 victory over the Astros in 12 innings, but had gone 2 for 12 at the plate in his last three games.Houston took control with a five-run second inning. After Trey Mancini drew a walk to lead off the second, Tucker drove an inside hanging curveball into the right-field stands to put the Astros up 2-0.
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