mlb Game Recap
Houston Downed 12-8 By Boston - Takes Loss
Boston got 1 innings of work from Darwinzon Hernandez en route to a 12-8 victory over Houston on Thursday at Fenway Park.
Boston won as a -110 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 9 were rewarded at the payout window.
Darwinzon Hernandez earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 1 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Christian Arroyo in the win.
Houston got a 3-inning outing from Zack Greinke in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 1 walks and 7 hits in his time on the mound, while Jose Altuve had 2 hits in the loss for the Astros.
The battle of the bats favored Boston as they had 14 hits, while Houston only had 10.
Boston heads into a battle against Toronto. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Minnesota.