mlb Game Recap
Ryan Pressly vs Charlie Morton Battle Sees Atlanta Fall 5-4
Atlanta wasted a 11K-effort from Charlie Morton and fell 5-4 on Sunday against Houston at Truist Park.
Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as +141 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Houston got 1 innings from Ryan Pressly, who gave up 2 earned runs on 2 hits, while striking out 1. Jose Urquidy earned the victory, while the Astros got 2 RBIs from Yordan Alvarez in the win.
Atlanta's starting pitcher Charlie Morton worked 6 innings, giving up 5 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 11 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Matt Olson in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Houston as they had 10 hits, while Atlanta only had 7.
The game was closed out by Ryan Pressly who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Houston looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Minnesota. Atlanta will aim to get back on the winning track at Pittsburgh.