mlb Game Recap
Ian Kennedy vs Phil Maton Tilt Ends in Houston 10-2 Win
Jose Altuve swatted 2 round trippers and drove in 2 runs as his Astros defeated Arizona 10-2 at Minute Maid Park.
Houston won as a -220 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Luis Garcia earned the victory for the Astros, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 0, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from David Hensley in the win.
Arizona got a 0.2-inning outing from Ian Kennedy in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 0 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Corbin Carroll had 1 hits in the loss for the Diamondbacks.
The battle of the bats favored Houston as they had 14 hits, while Arizona only had 6.