mlb Game Recap
Baltimore Orioles Houston Astros Game Ends in 5-1 Astros Victory - Recap
Baltimore pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Chas McCormick and it cost them dearly in a 5-1 loss on Saturday at Minute Maid Park.
Houston was an underdog by +123 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 7.5.
Ronel Blanco earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 3, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Yordan Alvarez in the win.
Baltimore's starting pitcher Corbin Burnes worked 7 innings, giving up 5 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Cedric Mullins in a losing cause.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 6-4 advantage in hits.