mlb Game Recap
Houston Downed 8-4 By Toronto - Cristian Javier Takes Loss
Toronto grabbed a 8-4 win over Houston on Saturday, as Steven Matz was credited with a win at Minute Maid Park.
Toronto was an underdog by +130 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 9.
Toronto got 2 innings from Tyler Chatwood, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 1. Steven Matz earned the victory, while the Blue Jays got 3 RBIs from Marcus Semien in the win.
Houston's starting pitcher Joe Smith worked 0.2 innings, giving up 1 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Alex Bregman in a losing cause.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-5 advantage in hits.