mlb Game Recap
Houston Drops Colorado 8-2 - Match Report
Colorado dropped a 8-2 decision at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu on Sunday as Houston legged out a win behind winning pitcher Framber Valdez.
The Astros were a -250 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 16.
Framber Valdez earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 0, and allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Yainer Diaz in the win.
Colorado got a 7-inning outing from Austin Gomber in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 0 walks and 6 hits in his time on the mound, while Elias Diaz had 2 hits in the loss for the Rockies.
The battle of the bats favored Houston as they had 8 hits, while Colorado only had 7.
Next game, Houston takes its act home to face Cleveland looking for another win. For Colorado, they head on the road to face Miami.