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Houston Downed 4-3 By Toronto - Hector Neris Takes Loss

Houston dropped a 4-3 decision at Minute Maid Park on Friday as Toronto legged out a win behind winning pitcher Tim Mayza.

The Blue Jays were a +161 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 8.

Toronto got 4 innings from Ross Stripling, who gave up 3 earned runs on 5 hits, while striking out 2. Tim Mayza earned the victory, while the Blue Jays got 1 RBIs from Matt Chapman in the win.

Houston got a 6-inning outing from Justin Verlander in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 1 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Alex Bregman had 2 hits in the loss for the Astros.

Jordan Romano pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 3 and allowed 2 hits in his outing.