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Game Wrap - Houston 9-6 Victors Over Cubs

Houston used a 2-HR day from Alex Bregman on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park as the Astros defeated Chicago 9-6 in baseball action.

The Astros were a -115 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 9.

Houston got 1 innings from Hector Rondon, who gave up 0 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 0. Josh James earned the victory, while the Astros got 3 RBIs from Alex Bregman in the win.

Chicago's starting pitcher Jon Lester worked 5.2 innings, giving up 8 hits and 7 earned runs while striking out 3 in the loss. They got 3 hits from David Bote in a losing cause.

Houston outhit their counterparts 11-9 in the game.

The game was closed out by Roberto Osuna who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.