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Game Wrap - Houston 4-2 Victors Over Guardians

Cleveland dropped a 4-2 decision at Progressive Field on Friday as Houston legged out a win behind winning pitcher Colton Gordon.

Houston was favored by -125 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 8.

Colton Gordon earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 0, and allowing 7 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Christian Walker in the win.

Cleveland got a 1-inning outing from Matt Festa in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 2 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Gabriel Arias had 2 hits in the loss for the Guardians.

Houston outhit their counterparts 10-9 in the game.

The game was closed out by Josh Hader who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.