HOUSTON -AP- Yunel Escobar hit a two-run homer and pinch-hitter Rafael Ortega had three RBI during a six-run ninth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Angels over the Houston Astros 10-6 on Friday night.Houston fell 2 1/2 games behind the Tigers for the second AL wild card.Houston led 6-4 when Escobar sent a slider from Ken Giles (2-5) into the seats in left field to start the ninth. 
Giles walked Mike Trout with one out before intentionally walking Albert Pujols. C.J. Cron followed with a bloop single to score Trout and put the Angels on top.Giles was replaced by Michael Feliz after loading the bases with a walk. Ortega cleared the bases with his two-out single, which deflected off shortstop Carlos Correa's glove to extend the lead.Cody Ege (1-0) got the last two outs of the eighth inning for the win.
Giles walked Mike Trout with one out before intentionally walking Albert Pujols. C.J. Cron followed with a bloop single to score Trout and put the Angels on top.Giles was replaced by Michael Feliz after loading the bases with a walk. Ortega cleared the bases with his two-out single, which deflected off shortstop Carlos Correa's glove to extend the lead.Cody Ege (1-0) got the last two outs of the eighth inning for the win.
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