mlb Game Recap
Houston Astros vs Kansas City Royals Wrap - Houston Wins 7-1
Kansas City dropped a 7-1 decision at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium on Sunday as Houston legged out a win behind winning pitcher Framber Valdez.
Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as -260 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.5.
Houston got 1 innings from Kendall Graveman, who gave up 0 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 0. Framber Valdez earned the victory, while the Astros got 2 RBIs from Jose Abreu in the win.
Kansas City's starting pitcher Jordan Lyles worked 6 innings, giving up 6 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Nick Loftin in a losing cause.
Houston outhit their counterparts 9-6 in the game.
Next game, Houston takes its act home to face Baltimore looking for another win. For Kansas City, they head home to face Cleveland.