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Houston Drops Texas 8-4 - Match Report

Houston used a 2-HR day from Chas McCormick on Wednesday at Minute Maid Park as the Astros defeated Texas 8-4 in baseball action.

The Astros were a -230 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 9.

Zack Greinke earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 2, and allowing 4 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Chas McCormick in the win.

Texas got a 1-inning outing from Ian Kennedy in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 0 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Eli White had 2 hits in the loss for the Rangers.

Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 12-6 advantage in hits.

Next game, Houston takes its act home to face Chicago looking for another win. For Texas, they head home to face Minnesota.