Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, July 3, 2022 (July 4 in Manila), in Houston. AP PHOTO
HOUSTON: Mike Trout watched as a low sinker grazed the outside corner of the strike zone in the third inning Sunday (Monday in Manila), rung up once again in a weekend filled with strikeouts.