mlb Game Recap
Los Angeles Downed 3-1 By Houston - Jose Quijada Takes Loss
Los Angeles dropped a 3-1 decision at Minute Maid Park on Sunday as Houston legged out a win behind winning pitcher Lance McCullers Jr..
The Astros were a -300 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 8.5.
Lance McCullers Jr. earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 2, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Kyle Tucker in the win.
Los Angeles got a 4-inning outing from Jaime Barria in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 4 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while David Fletcher had 1 hits in the loss for the Angels.
Houston outhit their counterparts 8-4 in the game.
Ryan Pressly pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Next game, Houston takes its act on the road to face Texas looking for another win. For Los Angeles, they head on the road to face Chicago.