mlb Game Recap
Los Angeles Downed 5-2 By Houston - Reid Detmers Takes Loss
Los Angeles dropped a 5-2 decision at Minute Maid Park on Thursday as Houston legged out a win behind winning pitcher Ronel Blanco.
Houston was favored by -142 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 9.
Ronel Blanco earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 3, and allowing 7 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Jose Abreu in the win.
Los Angeles got a 1-inning outing from Aaron Loup in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 0 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Hunter Renfroe had 3 hits in the loss for the Angels.
The battle of the bats favored Los Angeles as they had 9 hits, while Houston only had 11.
Ryan Pressly pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.