mlb Game Recap
San Diego Falls 12-2 to Houston - Recap
It wasn't going to be a low-scoring affair and Houston made sure they came out on the winning end on Sunday, grabbing a 12-2 victory over San Diego at Minute Maid Park.
Houston won as a -175 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 10 were rewarded at the payout window.
J.P. France earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 5, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Jose Altuve in the win.
San Diego got a 3-inning outing from Rich Hill in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 2 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Jurickson Profar had 3 hits in the loss for the Padres.
The battle of the bats favored Houston as they had 11 hits, while San Diego only had 7.
Houston heads into a battle against Oakland. San Diego, meanwhile, will have their next action against Los Angeles.