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Houston Falls 8-4 Against Texas - Game Recap

Adolis Garcia swatted 2 round trippers and drove in 2 runs as his Rangers defeated Houston 8-4 at Globe Life Field.

Bettors who backed the Rangers were rewarded as +158 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.

Texas got 6 innings from Jordan Lyles, who gave up 4 earned runs on 7 hits, while striking out 2. Kolby Allard earned the victory, while the Rangers got 2 RBIs from Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the win.

Houston got a 5-inning outing from Lance McCullers Jr. in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 4 walks and 6 hits in his time on the mound, while Chas McCormick had 2 hits in the loss for the Astros.

Texas enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-8 advantage in hits.