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Recap - New York Defeats Houston 6-2

New York got a 6-2 victory over Houston on Friday, with Carlos Rodon earning the victory and helping Yankees moneyline bettors cash out.

Bettors who backed the Yankees were rewarded as +160 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.

New York got 5 innings from Carlos Rodon, who gave up 2 earned runs on 3 hits, while striking out 4. Carlos Rodon earned the victory, while the Yankees got 2 RBIs from Giancarlo Stanton in the win.

Houston's starting pitcher Justin Verlander worked 6 innings, giving up 8 hits and 6 earned runs while striking out 3 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Yainer Diaz in a losing cause.

New York outhit their counterparts 8-4 in the game.