mlb Game Recap
Jorge Lopez Tagged With Loss in Astros-Royals Match
Kansas City was unable to break through against the Houston pitching staff, losing 9-0 on Wednesday at Minute Maid Park.
Houston won as a -230 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 9.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Brad Peacock earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 12, walking 1, and allowing 3 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Michael Brantley in the win.
Kansas City's starting pitcher Ian Kennedy worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Billy Hamilton in a losing cause.
Houston outhit their counterparts 11-3 in the game.
Next game, Houston takes its act home to face Texas looking for another win. For Kansas City, they head home to face Philadelphia.