mlb Game Recap
Recap - Houston Defeats Detroit 5-4
Detroit dropped a 5-4 decision at Minute Maid Park on Monday as Houston legged out a win behind winning pitcher Wade Miley.
Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as -410 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 10.5.
Wade Miley earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 0, and allowing 10 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Yuli Gurriel in the win.
Detroit's starting pitcher Edwin Jackson worked 5 innings, giving up 7 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Travis Demeritte in a losing cause.
Detroit enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 14-8 advantage in hits.
Roberto Osuna pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.