mlb Game Recap
Tampa Bay Drops Houston 5-4 - Match Report
Tampa Bay moneyline bettors cashed on Sunday courtesy of a 5-4 win against the Houston Astros at Tropicana Field.
Bettors who backed the Rays were rewarded as +110 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.
Tampa Bay got 3 innings from Rich Hill, who gave up 0 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 4. Jeffrey Springs earned the victory, while the Rays got 3 RBIs from Austin Meadows in the win.
Houston got a 0.1-inning outing from Brooks Raley in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Yordan Alvarez had 2 hits in the loss for the Astros.
The battle of the bats favored Houston as they had 7 hits, while Tampa Bay only had 8.
Diego Castillo pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Tampa Bay looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Los Angeles. Houston will aim to get back on the winning track at New York.