mlb Game Recap
Jake Diekman vs Rafael Montero Battle Sees Tampa Bay Fall 17-4
Houston scored early and often on Saturday, sprinting to a lead and into double figures with a 17-4 win over Tampa Bay.
Houston won as a -150 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Hunter Brown earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 2, and allowing 4 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Jeremy Pena in the win.
Tampa Bay got a 1-inning outing from Jake Diekman in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 1 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Isaac Paredes had 2 hits in the loss for the Rays.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 18-7 advantage in hits.