mlb Game Recap
Houston Tops Los Angeles 6-2 - Recap
Houston moneyline bettors cashed on Friday courtesy of a 6-2 win against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park.
Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as -130 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 7.5.
Framber Valdez earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 1, and allowing 5 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Yordan Alvarez in the win.
Los Angeles's starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani worked 6 innings, giving up 9 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Taylor Ward in a losing cause.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-9 advantage in hits.