mlb Game Recap
Texas Rangers Houston Astros Game Ends in 4-2 Rangers Victory - Recap
Josh Smith swatted 2 round trippers and drove in 4 runs as his Rangers defeated Houston 4-2 at Minute Maid Park.
Texas was an underdog by +105 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 8.
Josh Sborz earned the victory for the Rangers, throwing 2 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Josh Smith in the win.
Houston's starting pitcher Rafael Montero worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Jake Meyers in a losing cause.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 6-3 advantage in hits.
Kirby Yates pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Texas looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Baltimore. Houston will aim to get back on the winning track at Seattle.