mlb Game Recap
Houston Astros Oakland Athletics Game Ends in 5-2 Astros Victory - Recap
Oakland struck out 10 times against Hunter Brown in losing 5-2 to Houston on Friday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as -290 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Hunter Brown earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 10, walking 1, and allowing 4 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Corey Julks in the win.
Oakland got a 1.1-inning outing from Sam Moll in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Esteury Ruiz had 1 hits in the loss for the Athletics.
Houston outhit their counterparts 9-5 in the game.
The game was closed out by Ryan Pressly who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 3 batters to earn the save.