mlb Game Recap
Drew Smyly Tagged With Loss in Astros-Rangers Match
Gerrit Cole struck out 12 batters as Houston defeated Texas 11-4 in baseball wagering action Saturday at Minute Maid Park.
Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as -300 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.
Gerrit Cole earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 12, walking 0, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Aledmys Diaz in the win.
Texas got a 1-inning outing from Jesse Chavez in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Hunter Pence had 2 hits in the loss for the Rangers.
Houston outhit their counterparts 13-9 in the game.