mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Kansas City 7-5 Victors Over Astros
Kansas City moneyline bettors cashed on Monday courtesy of a 7-5 win against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park.
Bettors who backed the Royals were rewarded as +105 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.
Michael Wacha earned the victory for the Royals, throwing 6.1 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 2, and allowing 8 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Bobby Witt Jr. in the win.
Houston got a 2-inning outing from Steven Okert in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Jake Meyers had 2 hits in the loss for the Astros.
Carlos Estevez pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.