mlb Game Recap
Houston Drops Texas 12-11 - Match Report
Texas dropped a 12-11 decision at Globe Life Field on Monday as Houston legged out a win behind winning pitcher Bryan Abreu.
Houston was an underdog by +130 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 9.
Bryan Abreu earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 0, walking 0, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Jose Abreu in the win.
Texas got a 1-inning outing from Aroldis Chapman in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Travis Jankowski had 3 hits in the loss for the Rangers.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 13-12 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Ryan Pressly who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Houston heads into a battle against Colorado. Texas, meanwhile, will have their next action against Boston.