mlb Game Recap
Houston vs Washington Final: 6-1 - Recap
Houston got a 6-1 victory over Washington on Friday, with Framber Valdez earning the victory and helping Astros moneyline bettors cash out.
Houston won as a -155 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Framber Valdez earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 7.2 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 2, and allowing 7 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Yordan Alvarez in the win.
Washington got a 1-inning outing from Paolo Espino in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Nelson Cruz had 2 hits in the loss for the Nationals.
Washington enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-7 advantage in hits.