mlb Game Recap
Baltimore Orioles vs Houston Astros Recap - Orioles Over Astros 8-7
Baltimore got 1.1 innings of work from Mike Baumann en route to a 8-7 victory over Houston on Monday at Minute Maid Park.
Bettors who backed the Orioles were rewarded as +164 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Mike Baumann earned the victory for the Orioles, throwing 1.1 innings of work, striking out 0, walking 0, and allowing 1 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Cedric Mullins in the win.
Houston got a 6-inning outing from Justin Verlander in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 1 walks and 8 hits in his time on the mound, while Jose Abreu had 2 hits in the loss for the Astros.
Baltimore enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 16-10 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Yennier Cano who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.