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Recap - Houston Defeats Texas 2-1

Texas struck out 11 times against Framber Valdez in losing 2-1 to Houston on Thursday at Minute Maid Park.

Houston was favored by -260 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 9.

Houston got 1 innings from Brooks Raley, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 1. Framber Valdez earned the victory, while the Astros got 2 RBIs from Kyle Tucker in the win.

Texas got a 7-inning outing from Jordan Lyles in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 1 walks and 3 hits in his time on the mound, while Nick Solak had 1 hits in the loss for the Rangers.

Texas outhit their counterparts 5-4 in the game.

The game was closed out by Brooks Raley who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.

Houston heads into a battle against Arizona. Texas, meanwhile, will have their next action against Los Angeles.