mlb Game Recap
Kansas City Falls 5-2 Against Houston - Game Recap
Kansas City struck out 12 times against Yusei Kikuchi in losing 5-2 to Houston on Saturday at Minute Maid Park.
Houston was favored by -130 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 7.5.
Houston got 1 innings from Ryan Pressly, who gave up 0 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 1. Yusei Kikuchi earned the victory, while the Astros got 2 RBIs from Yainer Diaz in the win.
Kansas City got a 1-inning outing from Chris Stratton in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while MJ Melendez had 2 hits in the loss for the Royals.
Kansas City enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 7-5 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Ryan Pressly who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.