mlb Game Recap
Houston Falls 9-3 Against Minnesota - Game Recap
Houston dropped a 9-3 decision at Target Field on Saturday as Minnesota legged out a win behind winning pitcher Joe Ryan.
Minnesota won as a -130 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 7.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Joe Ryan earned the victory for the Twins, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 1, and allowing 5 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Byron Buxton in the win.
Houston got a 1-inning outing from Rafael Montero in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 1 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Yainer Diaz had 3 hits in the loss for the Astros.
The battle of the bats favored Minnesota as they had 14 hits, while Houston only had 7.