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Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics Recap - Athletics Over Astros 2-1

Houston dropped a 2-1 decision at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Wednesday as Oakland legged out a win behind winning pitcher Frankie Montas.

The Athletics were a -114 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 8.5.

Frankie Montas earned the victory for the Athletics, throwing 6.1 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 2, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Jurickson Profar in the win.

Houston got a 6-inning outing from W Miley in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 1 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Yulieski Gurriel had 2 hits in the loss for the Astros.

B Treinen pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.

Next game, Oakland takes its act home to face Toronto looking for another win. For Houston, they head on the road to face Texas.