mlb Game Recap
Houston Astros vs Oakland Athletics Wrap - Houston Wins 5-1
Houston moneyline bettors cashed on Saturday courtesy of a 5-1 win against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as -155 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 7.5.
Justin Verlander earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 8 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 2, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Robinson Chirinos in the win.
Oakland's starting pitcher Yusmeiro Petit worked 2.2 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Stephen Piscotty in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Houston as they had 8 hits, while Oakland only had 5.