mlb Game Recap
Luis Severino vs Rafael Montero Battle Sees Houston Fall 5-4
Houston dropped a 5-4 decision at Minute Maid Park on Saturday as New York legged out a win behind winning pitcher Jhony Brito.
The Yankees were a +160 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.5.
New York got 4 innings from Luis Severino, who gave up 4 earned runs on 6 hits, while striking out 3. Jhony Brito earned the victory, while the Yankees got 1 RBIs from Aaron Judge in the win.
Houston got a 1-inning outing from Rafael Montero in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 1 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Yainer Diaz had 2 hits in the loss for the Astros.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-8 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Clay Holmes who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.