mlb Game Recap
Chicago Cubs vs Houston Astros Recap - Astros Over Cubs 6-4
Houston moneyline bettors cashed on Monday courtesy of a 6-4 win against the Chicago Cubs at Minute Maid Park.
The Astros were a -200 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 7.5.
Rafael Montero earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 0, walking 0, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Jose Abreu in the win.
Chicago got a 0.2-inning outing from Michael Fulmer in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 1 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Dansby Swanson had 2 hits in the loss for the Cubs.
Houston outhit their counterparts 11-8 in the game.
The game was closed out by Hector Neris who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.