After squandering a golden opportunity to improve their postseason chances, the Houston Astros look to keep their slim hopes alive when they continue a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday in Anaheim, Calif.

Houston (85-75) was on the verge of gaining a game on the Detroit Tigers (86-74) and the Cleveland Guardians (86-74) in the American League wild-card race after the latter two teams lost earlier on Friday night.

Mike Trout spoiled those plans with a pair of solo homers in the Angels' 4-3 win over the Astros, including a tiebreaking shot to begin the eighth inning.

"It was a must-win game for us, definitely," Houston third baseman Carlos Correa said. "That's how we were approaching it. And we just didn't get the job done. It's not over yet. It looks very uphil

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