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Angels 5, Astros 1

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Updated: April 6, 2014 at 02:51 AM

Angels 5, Astros 1

HOUSTON — Josh Hamilton hit a two-run homer to support eight strong innings by Tyler Skaggs, who was making his Angels debut after being acquired in the offseason from Arizona. Hamilton followed David Freese's RBI single with his second homer in as many days, extending the lead to 4-1. Hamilton had three hits and is now hitting .352 against the Astros with 16 homers and 41 RBIs.

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