mlb Game Recap
Houston Tops Texas 3-2 - Recap
Gerrit Cole reached double figures in strikeouts, fanning 10 Rangers en route to a 3-2 win over Texas on Wednesday at Minute Maid Park.
Houston was favored by -500 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 9.
Houston got 8 innings from Gerrit Cole, who gave up 2 earned runs on 6 hits, while striking out 10. Gerrit Cole earned the victory, while the Astros got 2 RBIs from Yuli Gurriel in the win.
Texas got a 1-inning outing from Edinson Volquez in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Willie Calhoun had 2 hits in the loss for the Rangers.
Texas enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 7-6 advantage in hits.
Roberto Osuna pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Next game, Houston takes its act home to face LA Angels looking for another win. For Texas, they head on the road to face Oakland.