mlb Game Recap
Boston Red Sox Houston Astros Game Ends in 7-6 Astros Victory - Recap
Houston got 5 innings of work from Cristian Javier en route to a 7-6 victory over Boston on Monday at Daikin Park.
Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as +140 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 7.5.
Cristian Javier earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 2, and allowing 3 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Chas McCormick in the win.
Boston got a 1-inning outing from Jordan Hicks in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 1 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Roman Anthony had 2 hits in the loss for the Red Sox.
Bennett Sousa pitched the final 0.1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.