Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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Match preview: Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros

The Los Angeles Angels will face the Houston Astros on 18th April 2022, in what will be the first game of their exciting upcoming series. Both the teams have had a decent start to their season, but they will look to pick up their form in the series and get a run of wins, which could be crucial for either of them.

The Los Angeles Angels currently have a record of 6-4.
The Houston Astros currently have a record of 5-4.

Injury Report:

Angels:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Stiward Aquino	SP	Sun, Apr 17	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Apr 25
Jake Gatewood	SS	Sun, Apr 17	Undisclosed	Expected to be out until at least Apr 23
Erik Rivera	SP	Sun, Apr 17	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Apr 23
Mike Trout	CF	Sun, Apr 17	Hand	Expected to be out until at least Apr 19
David Fletcher	SS	Tue, Apr 12	Hip	Expected to be out until at least Apr 22
Jose Quijada	RP	Sun, Apr 10	Oblique	Expected to be out until at least Apr 18
Cooper Criswell	SP	Fri, Apr 8	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least Jun 6
Griffin Canning	SP	Tue, Mar 29	Back	Expected to be out until at least Jun 1
Chris Rodriguez	RP	Wed, Mar 16	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least Sep 1

Source: CBS Sports

Astros:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Yordan Alvarez	LF	Sun, Apr 17	Illness	Expected to be out until at least Apr 18
Taylor Jones	1B	Sun, Apr 17	Back	Expected to be out until at least May 1
Ryan Pressly	RP	Sat, Apr 16	Knee	Expected to be out until at least Apr 29
Blair Henley	RP	Wed, Apr 13	Undisclosed	Expected to be out until at least Apr 19
Lance McCullers	SP	Sun, Apr 10	Forearm	Expected to be out until at least May 20
Jake Meyers	CF	Thu, Apr 7	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least May 1

Source: CBS Sports

Player to watch out for in Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros

Shohei Ohtani – Angels

Ohtani will look to step up and lead his team in the absence of Mike Trout, in a similar way that he did throughout the last season.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

_{Apr 5, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) scores a run against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports}

The Houston Astros have a healthier squad than the Angles, which will give them an edge in this matchup.