The red-hot Houston Astros will host the Los Angeles Angels for a three-game weekend series, starting Friday, July 1.The AL West rivals are no strangers to each other. It is often said in sports that familiarity breeds contempt, and the fans of both teams certainly know how to talk trash.This is an important series for both teams, with the Los Angeles Angels hoping to stay in the division race. While Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani have been dominant as usual, the rest of the team will have to step up to win this series.Daniel Green@TKN951@Angels Thanks for not blowing it tonight.Good series Win.On to Houston.Sweep the Astros3@Angels Thanks for not blowing it tonight.Good series Win.On to Houston.Sweep the AstrosFor the Houston Astros, this is a chance to extend their lead over the third-placed Angels and cement their claim to the AL West crown. The Astros are coming off a win over the vaunted New York Yankees. Since they are the team to beat in the division, they can expect high effort from their opponents.Trey@Juggalo_trey48Astros were really 2 walk offs away from going 9-0 in this stretch. Bring on the loser angels.4Astros were really 2 walk offs away from going 9-0 in this stretch. Bring on the loser angels.The Houston Astros have proven themselves to be one of the best teams in baseball, but the scrappy Los Angeles Angels still have a chance to record an upset win.The Houston Astros have the upper hand going into the series against the Los Angeles AngelsThe Angeles have a chance to upset the Astros.Fans of the Los Angeles Angels have not had many reasons to cheer their team on in recent weeks. While their superstars continue to perform at a high level, many are concerned about the rest of the team.The Puppet Master@DarthBoras@TalkinHalos 0-3 astros sweep, trout and ohtani carry while the rest of the team does their best impression of little leaguers@TalkinHalos 0-3 astros sweep, trout and ohtani carry while the rest of the team does their best impression of little leaguersMeanwhile, Houston Astros fans are riding high after their team's big win against the New York Yankees. They do not seem nervous about the upcoming series at all. SlowBall@Ryan80125827@BNightengale Gonna end quick with the powerhouse Angels coming in to town@BNightengale Gonna end quick with the powerhouse Angels coming in to townIt's easy to be sarcastic when you're on top, but it's best not to get ahead of yourself. If the home team underrates their opponents, they could quickly find themselves losing the series.Paul Thompson 🇺🇦@FlyingPhotogThe remaining 16 @Astros games til the All-Star break are against the Angels, Royals, and A’s. I expect to win 12 of those. #LevelUpThe remaining 16 @Astros games til the All-Star break are against the Angels, Royals, and A’s. I expect to win 12 of those. #LevelUpThis is especially true considering how important the series is for the Angels, who need to come away with the win to stay in the AL West race.Jack Lorts@jlortsTravel day for my ANGELS, getting ready to take on the Astros in Houston. YEAHHH...let's take 'em on first hand, prove that THE ANGELS ARE BACK!THE YEAR OF THE ANGELS!!!GO ANGELS!!!Travel day for my ANGELS, getting ready to take on the Astros in Houston. YEAHHH...let's take 'em on first hand, prove that THE ANGELS ARE BACK!THE YEAR OF THE ANGELS!!!GO ANGELS!!!This is the series that we could look back on as a major turning point in the American League playoff race.Go Halos!@OhtaniWanKenobiIf we win this next series against the astros, the angels momentum will start going upwards.1If we win this next series against the astros, the angels momentum will start going upwards.The home team still carries all the momentum, especially after the Los Angeles Angels slowed down from the winning pace they started the season with.Danny C.@DC_612@michaelschwab13 Old enough to remember everyone crowning the Angels in April.1@michaelschwab13 Old enough to remember everyone crowning the Angels in April.Fans of both teams know how important this series is, and they are making their voices heard.