mlb Game Recap
Oakland Downed 6-2 By Houston - Paul Blackburn Takes Loss
Houston got 5 innings of work from Hunter Brown en route to a 6-2 victory over Oakland on Wednesday at Minute Maid Park.
Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as -275 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.
Hunter Brown earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 2, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Yordan Alvarez in the win.
Oakland's starting pitcher Paul Blackburn worked 3 innings, giving up 4 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Ryan Noda in a losing cause.
Houston outhit their counterparts 9-2 in the game.
Next game, Houston takes its act on the road to face Kansas City looking for another win. For Oakland, they head home to face San Diego.