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Texas Downed 5-1 By Houston - Glenn Otto Takes Loss

Houston grabbed a 5-1 win over Texas on Thursday, as Framber Valdez was credited with a win at Minute Maid Park.

The Astros were a -225 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 8.

Houston got 1 innings from Ryan Pressly, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 3. Framber Valdez earned the victory, while the Astros got 3 RBIs from Martin Maldonado in the win.

Texas's starting pitcher Matt Moore worked 0.2 innings, giving up 2 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Andy Ibanez in a losing cause.

Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-6 advantage in hits.