mlb Game Recap
Oakland Downed 8-1 By Houston - Joey Estes Takes Loss
Houston grabbed a 8-1 win over Oakland on Thursday, as Cristian Javier was credited with a win at Minute Maid Park.
Houston won as a -200 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played PUSH the total of 9 were rewarded at the payout window.
Cristian Javier earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 1, and allowing 2 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Yainer Diaz in the win.
Oakland got a 3.1-inning outing from Hogan Harris in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 2 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Abraham Toro had 1 hits in the loss for the Athletics.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-4 advantage in hits.
Shawn Dubin pitched the final 3 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 2 hits in his outing.
Next game, Houston takes its act home to face Milwaukee looking for another win. For Oakland, they head on the road to face Kansas City.