mlb Game Recap
Houston Downed 6-2 By Oakland - Justin Verlander Takes Loss
Houston dropped a 6-2 decision at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday as Oakland legged out a win behind winning pitcher JP Sears.
Oakland was an underdog by +260 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Oakland got 1 innings from Trevor May, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 1. JP Sears earned the victory, while the Athletics got 2 RBIs from Seth Brown in the win.
Houston's starting pitcher Justin Verlander worked 7 innings, giving up 8 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 7 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Mauricio Dubon in a losing cause.
Oakland outhit their counterparts 10-6 in the game.