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Oakland Falls 3-2 Against Houston - Game Recap

Houston moneyline bettors cashed on Friday courtesy of a 3-2 win against the Oakland Athletics at Minute Maid Park.

Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as -158 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.

C McHugh earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 3, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Carlos Correa in the win.

Oakland's starting pitcher Frankie Montas worked 5 innings, giving up 7 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 4 hits from Ramon Laureano in a losing cause.

The battle of the bats favored Houston as they had 9 hits, while Oakland only had 7.

R Osuna pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 2 hits in his outing.