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Houston Downed 6-1 By Boston - Framber Valdez Takes Loss

Boston got 8 innings of work from Lucas Giolito en route to a 6-1 victory over Houston on Sunday at Fenway Park.

Boston was an underdog by +110 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 8.

Lucas Giolito earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 8 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 1, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Wilyer Abreu in the win.

Houston got a 6-inning outing from Framber Valdez in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 1 walks and 7 hits in his time on the mound, while Jesus Sanchez had 1 hits in the loss for the Astros.

Boston outhit their counterparts 8-3 in the game.

Next game, Boston takes its act home to face Kansas City looking for another win. For Houston, they head on the road to face Miami.