mlb Game Recap
Houston Tops Chicago 2-0 - Recap
Houston got a shutout performance from its pitching staff en route to a 2-0 victory over Chicago on Sunday at Daikin Park.
Houston was favored by -130 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 7.5.
Houston got 1 innings from Josh Hader, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 1. Framber Valdez earned the victory, while the Astros got 2 RBIs from Jose Altuve in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Ryan Pressly worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Carson Kelly in a losing cause.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 7-5 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Josh Hader who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Houston heads into a battle against Colorado. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cleveland.