mlb Game Recap
Detroit Falls 9-3 Against Houston - Game Recap
Houston grabbed a 9-3 win over Detroit on Sunday, as Justin Verlander was credited with a win at Comerica Park.
Houston won as a -105 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 7.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Justin Verlander earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 2, and allowing 2 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Jake Meyers in the win.
Detroit got a 6.2-inning outing from Jack Flaherty in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 0 walks and 7 hits in his time on the mound, while Akil Baddoo had 1 hits in the loss for the Tigers.
The battle of the bats favored Houston as they had 18 hits, while Detroit only had 6.
Next game, Houston takes its act home to face Oakland looking for another win. For Detroit, they head home to face Miami.