mlb Game Recap
Houston Tops Boston 7-4 - Recap
Boston dropped a 7-4 decision at Fenway Park on Wednesday as Houston legged out a win behind winning pitcher Framber Valdez.
Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as -126 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 10.
Framber Valdez earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 0, and allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Michael Brantley in the win.
Boston's starting pitcher Kenley Jansen worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Triston Casas in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Houston as they had 12 hits, while Boston only had 7.
Ryan Pressly pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Houston heads into a battle against New York. Boston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Kansas City.