mlb Game Recap
Minnesota Falls 4-1 to Houston - Recap
Minnesota dropped a 4-1 decision at Minute Maid Park on Monday as Houston legged out a win behind winning pitcher D Keuchel.
Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as -240 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 7.5.
D Keuchel earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 2, and allowing 5 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Brian McCann in the win.
Minnesota's starting pitcher K Gibson worked 7 innings, giving up 4 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Joe Mauer in a losing cause.
Minnesota outhit their counterparts 8-4 in the game.
B Peacock pitched the final 0.1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.