mlb Game Recap
Houston vs Chicago Game Final 4-3 - Hunter Brown Earns Win
Houston got a 4-3 victory over Chicago on Sunday, with Hunter Brown earning the victory and helping Astros moneyline bettors cash out.
The Astros were a -135 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 7.5.
Hunter Brown earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 1, and allowing 7 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Yordan Alvarez in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Lucas Giolito worked 6 innings, giving up 7 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Luis Robert Jr. in a losing cause.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-7 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Ryan Pressly who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Houston looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Chicago. Chicago will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Cleveland.