Valdez bests Ohtani, Astros top Angels 3-1 for opener record


              Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout walks back to the dugout after striking out during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
            
              Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) throws to first base to complete a double play over Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout on a ground ball from Anthony Rendon during the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
            
              Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani is high-fived in the dugout after being replaced during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Houston Astros on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
            
              Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani walks off the mound as he is replaced during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Houston Astros on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
            
              Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani watches from the dugout during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Houston Astros on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
            
              Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez throws to the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
            
              Houston Astros' Alex Bregman (2) celebrates his two-run home run with Yordan Alvarez (44) during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Valdez bests Ohtani, Astros top Angels 3-1 for opener record