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Houston Downed 7-6 By Oakland - Chris Devenski Takes Loss

Houston pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Matt Chapman and it cost them dearly in a 7-6 loss on Thursday at Ring Central Coliseum.

Oakland won as a +105 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 10 were rewarded at the payout window.

Oakland got 1 innings from Yusmeiro Petit, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 0. Jake Diekman earned the victory, while the Athletics got 4 RBIs from Matt Olson in the win.

Houston's starting pitcher Hector Rondon worked 1.2 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Michael Brantley in a losing cause.

Oakland outhit their counterparts 8-7 in the game.

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