mlb Game Recap
Lance McCullers Jr. Tagged With Loss in Phillies-Astros Match
Houston was unable to break through against the Philadelphia pitching staff, losing 7-0 on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park.
Bettors who backed the Phillies were rewarded as +105 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 7.5.
Philadelphia got 1 innings from Kyle Gibson, who gave up 0 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 1. Ranger Suarez earned the victory, while the Phillies got 2 RBIs from Kyle Schwarber in the win.
Houston got a 4.1-inning outing from Lance McCullers Jr. in the loss. He gave up 7 earned runs, 1 walks and 6 hits in his time on the mound, while Yuli Gurriel had 1 hits in the loss for the Astros.
Philadelphia enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 7-5 advantage in hits.