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Miami Marlins Houston Astros Game Ends in 5-1 Marlins Victory - Recap

Houston dropped a 5-1 decision at Minute Maid Park on Saturday as Miami legged out a win behind winning pitcher Braxton Garrett.

The Marlins were a +230 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 8.5.

Braxton Garrett earned the victory for the Marlins, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 1, and allowing 6 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Jon Berti in the win.

Houston got a 2-inning outing from Rafael Montero in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 0 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Martin Maldonado had 2 hits in the loss for the Astros.

Houston outhit their counterparts 8-6 in the game.