mlb Game Recap
Framber Valdez Tagged With Loss in Royals-Astros Match
Kansas City moneyline bettors cashed on Tuesday courtesy of a 3-1 win against the Houston Astros at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Royals were rewarded as +157 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.5.
Daniel Lynch earned the victory for the Royals, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 3, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Hanser Alberto in the win.
Houston's starting pitcher Pedro Baez worked 1.1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Jake Meyers in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Kansas City as they had 9 hits, while Houston only had 4.
Jake Brentz pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.