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Brad Peacock vs Adam Ottavino Battle Sees Houston Fall 4-1

New York shook off a 11-strikeout performance by Brad Peacock and still managed to post a 4-1 victory over the Astros on Friday at Yankee Stadium.

Bettors who backed the Yankees were rewarded as -158 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.5.

James Paxton earned the victory for the Yankees, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 3, and allowing 5 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Gleyber Torres in the win.

Houston's starting pitcher Brad Peacock worked 6 innings, giving up 5 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 11 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Jose Altuve in a losing cause.

New York enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-7 advantage in hits.

Aroldis Chapman pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.