mlb Game Recap
Houston vs Washington Game Final 4-1 - Josh James Earns Win
Washington dropped a 4-1 decision at Nationals Park on Friday as Houston legged out a win behind winning pitcher Josh James.
Houston was favored by -150 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Houston got 4.2 innings from Zack Greinke, who gave up 1 earned runs on 7 hits, while striking out 6. Josh James earned the victory, while the Astros got 2 RBIs from Michael Brantley in the win.
Washington's starting pitcher Fernando Rodney worked 0.2 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Adam Eaton in a losing cause.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-9 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Roberto Osuna who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.