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Toronto Falls 15-2 Against Houston - Game Recap

Houston scored early and often on Friday, sprinting to a lead and into double figures with a 15-2 win over Toronto.

Houston was favored by -300 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.

Houston got 6 innings from Gerrit Cole, who gave up 2 earned runs on 3 hits, while striking out 10. Gerrit Cole earned the victory, while the Astros got 6 RBIs from Robinson Chirinos in the win.

Toronto's starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez worked 3 innings, giving up 6 hits and 8 earned runs while striking out 4 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Freddy Galvis in a losing cause.

Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 12-5 advantage in hits.

The game was closed out by Rogelio Armenteros who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 3 batters to earn the save.