Neto's Historic Offensive Outburst
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Neto anchored a historic offensive display, recording seven RBIs in a 18-3 victory over the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Friday, August 21, 2026. The Angels' attack was relentless, with Neto contributing a home run, two doubles, and multiple singles to dismantle the Astros' pitching staff.
The final score of 18-3 reflected a complete offensive dominance by the visiting team, who improved their season record to 51-77 while the Astros fell to 64-64.
Early Momentum Shifts
The game began with immediate action in the first inning, where Neto singled to right to drive in Meckler. The Astros responded quickly, scoring twice on a fielder's choice and a wild pitch by Grayson Rodriguez. However, the Angels regained control in the second inning, scoring three runs on a single, a sacrifice bunt, and a fielder's choice that was subsequently overturned on challenge.
By the end of the second, the Angels had taken a 4-2 lead, establishing the tone for the rest of the contest.
Fourth Inning Surge
The deciding run of the game came in the fourth inning, where the Angels exploded for eight runs. Neto singled to left to score Frazier, followed by Ballesteros' single that scored Meckler and Trout. Grissom's double then drove in Ballesteros and Neto.
This eight-run frame gave the Angels a commanding 10-2 lead, effectively ending the competitive nature of the game. The Angels added a single run in the fifth inning before Neto's three-run home run in the same frame extended their lead to 14-2.
Pitching Performance
Grayson Rodriguez earned the win, pitching seven innings of quality work. He allowed five hits and two walks while striking out six batters, giving up no earned runs. Blake Weiman closed the game with two innings of relief, allowing one earned run on three hits.
For Houston, Peter Lambert took the loss, lasting three and two-thirds innings while allowing eight hits and nine earned runs. The bullpen struggled as Bryan King, Tatsuya Imai, and LaMonte Wade Jr. combined to allow seven more earned runs, with the team ultimately surrendering 18 total runs. The game drew an attendance of 20,934 fans at Daikin Park.
Sources
https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816605
