mlb Game Recap
Houston Tops Minnesota 6-3 - Recap
Houston got 5 innings of work from Luis Garcia en route to a 6-3 victory over Minnesota on Thursday at Minute Maid Park.
Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as -175 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Luis Garcia earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 1, and allowing 5 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Trey Mancini in the win.
Minnesota got a 4-inning outing from Chris Archer in the loss. He gave up 5 earned runs, 1 walks and 8 hits in his time on the mound, while Gio Urshela had 2 hits in the loss for the Twins.
Houston outhit their counterparts 11-7 in the game.
Rafael Montero pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Houston heads into a battle against Baltimore. Minnesota, meanwhile, will have their next action against San Francisco.