mlb Game Recap
Jose Urquidy vs Yusmeiro Petit Battle Sees Oakland Fall 9-2
Houston moneyline bettors cashed on Sunday courtesy of a 9-2 win against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Houston won as a +107 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Brandon Bielak earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 4.2 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Chas McCormick in the win.
Oakland got a 1.2-inning outing from Yusmeiro Petit in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 0 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Mark Canha had 2 hits in the loss for the Athletics.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-4 advantage in hits.
Houston looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Los Angeles. Oakland will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Los Angeles.