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Jake Odorizzi vs Jake Diekman Tilt Ends in Boston 6-3 Win

Boston got a 6-3 victory over Houston on Monday, with Matt Strahm earning the victory and helping Red Sox moneyline bettors cash out.

The Red Sox were a -125 favorite in the win. The combined score pushed PUSH the total, which closed at 9.

Matt Strahm earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 1.2 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 0, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Xander Bogaerts in the win.

Houston's starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi worked 5 innings, giving up 3 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 4 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Michael Brantley in a losing cause.

The battle of the bats favored Boston as they had 8 hits, while Houston only had 7.

Hansel Robles pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.