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Minnesota Downed 5-2 By Houston - Trevor May Takes Loss

Houston got a 5-2 victory over Minnesota on Tuesday, with J Verlander earning the victory and helping Astros moneyline bettors cash out.

The Astros were a -305 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 7.5.

Houston got 7 innings from J Verlander, who gave up 1 earned runs on 3 hits, while striking out 8. J Verlander earned the victory, while the Astros got 2 RBIs from Yulieski Gurriel in the win.

Minnesota's starting pitcher Trevor May worked 1 innings, giving up 5 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from R Grossman in a losing cause.

Houston outhit their counterparts 10-5 in the game.

R Osuna pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.