mlb Game Recap
Justin Verlander Earns Win in Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers Game
Houston got a shutout performance from its pitching staff en route to a 3-0 victory over Texas on Friday at Minute Maid Park.
Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as -270 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Justin Verlander earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 2, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Robinson Chirinos in the win.
Texas got a 1-inning outing from Jeanmar Gomez in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 1 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Shin-soo Choo had 1 hits in the loss for the Rangers.
Houston outhit their counterparts 6-2 in the game.
The game was closed out by Roberto Osuna who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.