mlb Game Recap
Justin Verlander Tagged With Loss in Astros-Athletics Match
Justin Verlander struck out 11 Oakland batters, but it wasn't enough as the Athletics defeated Houston 3-2 in MLB action Thursday.
Oakland won as a +250 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 9 were rewarded at the payout window.
Homer Bailey earned the victory for the Athletics, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 3, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Matt Olson in the win.
Houston got a 6-inning outing from Justin Verlander in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 2 walks and 5 hits in his time on the mound, while Jose Altuve had 2 hits in the loss for the Astros.
The game was closed out by Liam Hendriks who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 1 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.
Oakland looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Texas. Houston will aim to get back on the winning track at Kansas City.