Angels Start Season 2-0 for First Time in Mike Trout's Career

Trout homers in both wins as Angels get off to rare strong start.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:04am

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The Los Angeles Angels have started the 2026 MLB season with a 2-0 record, the first time they have done so since 2007 - a span that covers the entirety of superstar Mike Trout's professional career. Trout homered in both of the Angels' opening wins over the Houston Astros, an encouraging sign after a few down seasons for the three-time MVP.

Why it matters

The Angels have struggled to reach the playoffs since Trout's debut in 2011, despite having other stars like Albert Pujols and Shohei Ohtani on the roster. A strong start to the season could be a sign the team is poised to end its postseason drought, though they still face long odds to win the AL West division.

The details

In the Angels' 6-2 win over the Astros on Friday, Trout homered for the second straight game, going 4-for-6 with 2 home runs and 4 walks so far this season. The last time the Angels started 2-0 was in 2007, well before Trout was drafted by the team in 2009.

  • The Angels started the 2026 MLB season 2-0, the first time they have done so since 2007.
  • Trout homered in both of the Angels' opening wins over the Astros on March 26 and 27, 2026.

The players

Mike Trout

A three-time MVP outfielder who has played his entire 17-year MLB career with the Los Angeles Angels.

Albert Pujols

A future Hall of Fame first baseman who spent 10 seasons with the Angels from 2012 to 2021.

Shohei Ohtani

A two-way star pitcher and designated hitter who has played for the Angels since 2018.

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What they’re saying

“It's a good start to the year. The last two games have been great team wins from everybody. Everybody's contributing. Pitching staff is making pitches and then timely hitting.”

— Mike Trout

What’s next

The Angels face the Astros for two more games this weekend, then travel to Chicago to play the Cubs next week before their home opener against the Seattle Mariners on April 4.

The takeaway

While a 2-0 start is no guarantee of future success, the Angels' strong opening gives their long-suffering fans hope that this could be the year the team finally returns to the playoffs and ends its postseason drought.