mlb Game Recap
Houston Drops Toronto 8-0 - Match Report
Toronto was unable to break through against the Houston pitching staff, losing 8-0 on Wednesday at Minute Maid Park.
Houston was favored by -150 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 9.
Cristian Javier earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 5, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Yordan Alvarez in the win.
Toronto's starting pitcher Chris Bassitt worked 4.1 innings, giving up 9 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 3 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Daulton Varsho in a losing cause.
Houston outhit their counterparts 15-1 in the game.
Houston heads into a battle against Texas. Toronto, meanwhile, will have their next action against New York.