mlb Game Recap
Houston vs Colorado Final: 12-4 - Recap
Colorado pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Yordan Alvarez and it cost them dearly in a 12-4 loss on Saturday at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu.
Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as -205 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 16.5.
Ronel Blanco earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 2, and allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Yordan Alvarez in the win.
Colorado got a 2-inning outing from Jalen Beeks in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Nolan Jones had 2 hits in the loss for the Rockies.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 15-8 advantage in hits.