mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Tampa Bay 9-8 Victors Over Astros
Houston dropped a 9-8 decision at Minute Maid Park on Thursday as Tampa Bay legged out a win behind winning pitcher Jose De Leon.
The Rays were a +200 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 9.
Jose De Leon earned the victory for the Rays, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 1, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Travis d'Arnaud in the win.
Houston got a 5.2-inning outing from Zack Greinke in the loss. He gave up 5 earned runs, 1 walks and 6 hits in his time on the mound, while Jose Altuve had 2 hits in the loss for the Astros.
The battle of the bats favored Tampa Bay as they had 14 hits, while Houston only had 8.
The game was closed out by Emilio Pagan who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 3 batters to earn the save.
Next game, Tampa Bay takes its act home to face Cleveland looking for another win. For Houston, they head on the road to face Toronto.