mlb Game Recap
Jake Odorizzi Tagged With Loss in Astros-Red Sox Match
Boston grabbed a 5-1 win over Houston on Thursday, as Martin Perez was credited with a win at Minute Maid Park.
The Red Sox were a +103 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 9.
Martin Perez earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 7.2 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 1, and allowing 6 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Christian Arroyo in the win.
Houston's starting pitcher Joe Smith worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Yuli Gurriel in a losing cause.
Boston outhit their counterparts 8-7 in the game.
Boston heads into a battle against New York. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Toronto.