mlb Game Recap
New York Falls 8-6 Against Houston - Game Recap
Houston used a 2-HR day from Jose Altuve on Wednesday at Minute Maid Park as the Astros defeated New York 8-6 in baseball action.
The Astros were a -116 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.5.
C McHugh earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 9, walking 1, and allowing 4 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Carlos Correa in the win.
New York's starting pitcher J Paxton worked 4 innings, giving up 8 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 3 hits from DJ LeMahieu in a losing cause.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 16-10 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by R Pressly who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 3 batters to earn the save.
Next game, Houston takes its act on the road to face Seattle looking for another win. For New York, they head home to face Chicago.