mlb Game Recap
Houston vs Tampa Bay Game Final 5-1 - J Verlander Earns Win
Houston moneyline bettors cashed on Thursday courtesy of a 5-1 win against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.
The Astros were a -128 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 6.5.
J Verlander earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 9, walking 1, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from G Springer in the win.
Tampa Bay got a 6-inning outing from Blake Snell in the loss. He gave up 5 earned runs, 2 walks and 6 hits in his time on the mound, while T Pham had 2 hits in the loss for the Rays.
The battle of the bats favored Houston as they had 10 hits, while Tampa Bay only had 4.