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Houston Astros vs Pittsburgh Pirates Wrap - Houston Wins 8-2

Houston got a 8-2 victory over Pittsburgh on Monday, with Framber Valdez earning the victory and helping Astros moneyline bettors cash out.

Houston was favored by -180 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.

Framber Valdez earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 5, and allowing 3 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Kyle Tucker in the win.

Pittsburgh's starting pitcher Rob Zastryzny worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Carlos Santana in a losing cause.

Houston outhit their counterparts 13-3 in the game.