mlb Game Recap
Los Angeles Angels Houston Astros Game Ends in 5-1 Astros Victory - Recap
Houston shook off a 10-strikeout performance by Shohei Ohtani and still managed to post a 5-1 victory over the Angels on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park.
The Astros were a -150 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 8.5.
Lance McCullers Jr. earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 8 innings of work, striking out 9, walking 2, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Yuli Gurriel in the win.
Los Angeles got a 0.1-inning outing from Alex Claudio in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 0 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Taylor Ward had 2 hits in the loss for the Angels.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-3 advantage in hits.