mlb Game Recap
Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros Wrap - Houston Wins 5-0
Houston got a shutout performance from its pitching staff en route to a 5-0 victory over Oakland on Friday at Minute Maid Park.
The Astros were a -380 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 7.
Houston got 5 innings from Justin Verlander, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 9. Justin Verlander earned the victory, while the Astros got 3 RBIs from Yordan Alvarez in the win.
Oakland got a 5-inning outing from Adrian Martinez in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 3 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Sean Murphy had 2 hits in the loss for the Athletics.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-3 advantage in hits.