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Cleveland Indians vs Houston Astros Recap - Astros Over Indians 4-1

Houston got a 4-1 victory over Cleveland on Sunday, with Framber Valdez earning the victory and helping Astros moneyline bettors cash out.

Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as -110 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.

Framber Valdez earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 2 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Robinson Chirinos in the win.

Cleveland got a 6.2-inning outing from C Carrasco in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 2 walks and 6 hits in his time on the mound, while Jake Bauers had 2 hits in the loss for the Indians.

The battle of the bats favored Cleveland as they had 6 hits, while Houston only had 8.

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

Houston looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Minnesota. Cleveland will aim to get back on the winning track at Miami.