mlb Game Recap
Houston Drops Washington 8-1 - Match Report
Houston had a 5-RBI day from Alex Bregman on Saturday at Nationals Park as the Astros defeated Washington 8-1 in baseball action.
Houston won as a -105 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Jose Urquidy earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 0, and allowing 2 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 5 RBIs from Alex Bregman in the win.
Washington got a 0.1-inning outing from Fernando Rodney in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 3 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Anthony Rendon had 2 hits in the loss for the Nationals.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 13-4 advantage in hits.