After a promising start to the month that began with the acquisition of three bats at the trade deadline, the Astros closed August with a 3-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday that further highlighted their offensive struggles in recent weeks.

Los Angeles Angels (64-72, fourth in the AL West) vs. Houston Astros (75-62, first in the AL West) Houston; Monday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Yusei Kikuchi (6-9, 3.68 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 156 strikeouts);