mlb Game Recap
Chicago Downed 7-4 By Houston - Cade Horton Takes Loss
Houston moneyline bettors cashed on Friday courtesy of a 7-4 win against the Chicago Cubs at Daikin Park.
Houston won as a -115 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8 were rewarded at the payout window.
Brandon Walter earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 0, and allowing 5 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Yainer Diaz in the win.
Chicago got a 4-inning outing from Chris Flexen in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 1 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Seiya Suzuki had 2 hits in the loss for the Cubs.
Houston outhit their counterparts 10-8 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 0 batters to earn the save.