mlb Game Recap
Will Smith vs Hector Neris Battle Sees Houston Fall 9-1
Texas moneyline bettors cashed on Sunday courtesy of a 9-1 win against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.
Bettors who backed the Rangers were rewarded as +180 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.
Brock Burke earned the victory for the Rangers, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 2, and allowing 1 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Marcus Semien in the win.
Houston's starting pitcher Hector Neris worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Yordan Alvarez in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Texas as they had 8 hits, while Houston only had 4.
Texas heads into a battle against Kansas City. Houston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Toronto.