Tough play decides AL West showdown as Angels beat Astros

In a tightly contested AL West matchup, the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Houston Astros 5-4 on Tuesday night. The decisive moment came in the seventh inning when a hard slide by the Angels' shortstop resulted in a controversial tag that forced an out and sparked a brief bench-clearing incident.

The win moves the Angels a full game ahead of the Astros in the division standings, tightening the race as both clubs vie for the top spot.