mlb Game Recap
Carlos Hernandez vs Hector Neris Battle Sees Kansas City Fall 7-2
Yordan Alvarez swatted 2 round trippers and drove in 2 runs as his Astros defeated Kansas City 7-2 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston won as a -162 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Houston got 1 innings from Hector Neris, who gave up 1 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 1. Ronel Blanco earned the victory, while the Astros got 2 RBIs from Yordan Alvarez in the win.
Kansas City got a 1-inning outing from Carlos Hernandez in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Tommy Pham had 2 hits in the loss for the Royals.
Houston outhit their counterparts 9-7 in the game.
Houston heads into a battle against Cincinnati. Kansas City, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cleveland.