mlb Game Recap
Texas Downed 6-4 By Houston - Jose Urena Takes Loss
Houston got a 6-4 victory over Texas on Wednesday, with Yusei Kikuchi earning the victory and helping Astros moneyline bettors cash out.
Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as -128 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.
Houston got 1 innings from Ryan Pressly, who gave up 1 earned runs on 3 hits, while striking out 1. Yusei Kikuchi earned the victory, while the Astros got 1 RBIs from Yordan Alvarez in the win.
Texas got a 1-inning outing from David Robertson in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Marcus Semien had 2 hits in the loss for the Rangers.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 13-9 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Josh Hader who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Houston heads into a battle against Boston. Texas, meanwhile, will have their next action against New York.