mlb Game Recap
Texas Falls 5-2 to Houston - Recap
Houston grabbed a 5-2 win over Texas on Saturday, as Framber Valdez was credited with a win at Globe Life Field.
Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as -240 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.
Framber Valdez earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 1, and allowing 3 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Martin Maldonado in the win.
Texas got a 6-inning outing from Kolby Allard in the loss. He gave up 5 earned runs, 3 walks and 8 hits in his time on the mound, while Adolis Garcia had 2 hits in the loss for the Rangers.
The battle of the bats favored Houston as they had 11 hits, while Texas only had 5.
The game was closed out by Ryan Pressly who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.