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Game Wrap - Houston 8-1 Victors Over Athletics

Oakland dropped a 8-1 decision at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Thursday as Houston legged out a win behind winning pitcher Zack Greinke.

Houston was an underdog by -103 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.

Houston got 6 innings from Zack Greinke, who gave up 0 earned runs on 3 hits, while striking out 4. Zack Greinke earned the victory, while the Astros got 3 RBIs from Yordan Alvarez in the win.

Oakland got a 0.2-inning outing from Yusmeiro Petit in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Chad Pinder had 2 hits in the loss for the Athletics.

Houston outhit their counterparts 9-6 in the game.