mlb Game Recap
Houston Downed 6-3 By Cleveland - H Rondon Takes Loss
Houston pitchers gave up 2 home runs to F Lindor and it cost them dearly in a 6-3 loss on Friday at Minute Maid Park.
Bettors who backed the Indians were rewarded as +115 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Adam Cimber earned the victory for the Indians, throwing 1.2 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from F Lindor in the win.
Houston got a 5.2-inning outing from C McHugh in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 2 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Robinson Chirinos had 2 hits in the loss for the Astros.
The battle of the bats favored Houston as they had 9 hits, while Cleveland only had 10.
B Hand pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 3 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.