mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Houston 5-2 Victors Over Twins
Houston got 6 innings of work from Hunter Brown en route to a 5-2 victory over Minnesota on Thursday at Target Field.
Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as +118 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go PUSH the closing total of 7.
Hunter Brown earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 0, and allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Brendan Rodgers in the win.
Minnesota's starting pitcher Jorge Alcala worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Byron Buxton in a losing cause.
Houston outhit their counterparts 9-5 in the game.
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.