mlb Game Recap
Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros Recap - Astros Over White Sox 4-3
Chicago dropped a 4-3 decision at Minute Maid Park on Sunday as Houston legged out a win behind winning pitcher Cristian Javier.
The Astros were a -150 favorite in the win. The combined score pushed PUSH the total, which closed at 7.
Cristian Javier earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 4, and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Mauricio Dubon in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Vince Velasquez worked 2 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Luis Robert in a losing cause.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-6 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Ryan Pressly who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 1 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Houston looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against New York. Chicago will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Toronto.