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Houston. In the first game of the season, Mike Trout and the Dominican José Soriano were the main figures in the 3-0 victory of the Los Angeles Angels over the Houston Astros at Daikin Park, in a game that also marked Kurt Suzuki's winning debut as manager.
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Trout demonstrated that he still belongs to baseball's elite by getting on base four times, finishing the game 2-1 with a solo home run, three walks, and a stolen base. He became the first Angels player to reach base four times on an Opening Day since Darin Erstad in 2000. The three-time American League Most Valuable Player and 11-time All-Star also made franchise history by starting in his 14th Opening Day and reaching at least 16 seasons with the team. In addition, he returned to center field, his natural position, for the first time since April 2024, after having played primarily in right field last season. His highlight came in the seventh inning, when he connected on a 403-foot home run to left field against reliever AJ Blubaugh. It was his fifth home run on Opening Days, the most in club history. Meanwhile, José Soriano shined on the mound in his first Opening Day start. The right-hander threw six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits, walking four, and striking out seven batters to earn the victory. His fastball reached 101.3 miles per hour and generated numerous missed swings, combining his powerful fastball with his knuckle curve and sinker to dominate Houston's offense. The victory was significant for the Angels, as it was only their second win in the last 13 opening games and their first as visitors on an Opening Day since 2013. With the offensive power of Trout and the solid performance of Soriano combined, the Angels begin the season with positive signs, mixing the experience of their veterans with the emerging talent of their rotation.
