mlb Game Recap
Houston Falls 5-1 to Athletics - Recap
Athletics grabbed a 5-1 win over Houston on Saturday, as Justin Sterner was credited with a win at Daikin Park.
Athletics won as a +160 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 7.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Justin Sterner earned the victory for the Athletics, throwing 1.2 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Lawrence Butler in the win.
Houston's starting pitcher Hector Neris worked 1 innings, giving up 2 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Mauricio Dubon in a losing cause.
Athletics enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 7-4 advantage in hits.