mlb Game Recap
Jack Leiter Tagged With Loss in Astros-Rangers Match
Houston moneyline bettors cashed on Monday courtesy of a 6-3 win against the Texas Rangers at Daikin Park.
Bettors who backed the Astros were rewarded as -130 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Steven Okert earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 1.1 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Zach Cole in the win.
Texas's starting pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Josh Jung in a losing cause.
Texas enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-6 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Bryan Abreu who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 1 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.