mlb Game Recap
Chicago Falls 7-3 to Houston - Recap
Chicago dropped a 7-3 decision at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday as Houston legged out a win behind winning pitcher Cristian Javier.
Houston won as a -175 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 7.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Cristian Javier earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 2, and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Yordan Alvarez in the win.
Chicago got a 1-inning outing from Julian Merryweather in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Seiya Suzuki had 2 hits in the loss for the Cubs.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-6 advantage in hits.