mlb Game Recap
Justin Verlander Earns Win in Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros Game
Houston got a 5-3 victory over Los Angeles on Saturday, with Justin Verlander earning the victory and helping Astros moneyline bettors cash out.
Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as -165 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Justin Verlander earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 2, and allowing 4 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Yordan Alvarez in the win.
Los Angeles got a 1-inning outing from Hunter Strickland in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Logan O'Hoppe had 2 hits in the loss for the Angels.
Houston outhit their counterparts 10-6 in the game.
The game was closed out by Ryan Pressly who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.