mlb Game Recap
Houston vs Seattle Final: 7-2 - Recap
Houston got 6.2 innings of work from Justin Verlander en route to a 7-2 victory over Seattle on Wednesday at Minute Maid Park.
Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as -215 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 7.5.
Justin Verlander earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 6.2 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 0, and allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Alex Bregman in the win.
Seattle got a 1-inning outing from Drew Steckenrider in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 1 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while J.P. Crawford had 2 hits in the loss for the Mariners.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-5 advantage in hits.
Next game, Houston takes its act home to face Detroit looking for another win. For Seattle, they head home to face Tampa Bay.