mlb Game Recap
Luis Garcia Earns Win in Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays Game
Houston got a 3-1 victory over Tampa Bay on Sunday, with Luis Garcia earning the victory and helping Astros moneyline bettors cash out.
Houston won as a -165 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 7.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Luis Garcia earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 1, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Jeremy Pena in the win.
Tampa Bay got a 5-inning outing from Corey Kluber in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 1 walks and 6 hits in his time on the mound, while Ji-Man Choi had 2 hits in the loss for the Rays.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-6 advantage in hits.
Rafael Montero pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Houston heads into a battle against Philadelphia. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, will have their next action against Boston.