mlb Game Recap
Joe Kelly Tagged With Loss in Astros-White Sox Match
Chicago dropped a 6-4 decision at Minute Maid Park on Saturday as Houston legged out a win behind winning pitcher Ryne Stanek.
Houston was favored by -134 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Ryne Stanek earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 1.2 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 1, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Kyle Tucker in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Joe Kelly worked 1 innings, giving up 2 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Oscar Colas in a losing cause.
Houston outhit their counterparts 11-10 in the game.
The game was closed out by Hector Neris who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 1 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.