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Texas Falls 7-5 to Houston - Recap

Houston moneyline bettors cashed on Tuesday courtesy of a 7-5 win against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park.

Houston was favored by -180 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 7.5.

Jose Urquidy earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 2, and allowing 5 hits and 5 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Aledmys Diaz in the win.

Texas got a 5-inning outing from Martin Perez in the loss. He gave up 7 earned runs, 3 walks and 6 hits in his time on the mound, while Corey Seager had 2 hits in the loss for the Rangers.

Ryan Pressly pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.