mlb Game Recap
Michael Kopech Tagged With Loss in White Sox-Astros Match
Houston got a 3-2 victory over Chicago on Wednesday, with Framber Valdez earning the victory and helping Astros moneyline bettors cash out.
Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as -154 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.
Framber Valdez earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 3, and allowing 7 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Trey Mancini in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Jake Diekman worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Jose Abreu in a losing cause.
Chicago outhit their counterparts 8-5 in the game.
Ryan Pressly pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.