mlb Game Recap
MacKenzie Gore Tagged With Loss in Nationals-Astros Match
Houston grabbed a 5-3 win over Washington on Friday, as Justin Verlander was credited with a win at Nationals Park.
Houston won as a -155 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played PUSH the total of 8 were rewarded at the payout window.
Houston got 6 innings from Justin Verlander, who gave up 2 earned runs on 4 hits, while striking out 4. Justin Verlander earned the victory, while the Astros got 2 RBIs from Chas McCormick in the win.
Washington got a 1-inning outing from Matt Barnes in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 0 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Riley Adams had 2 hits in the loss for the Nationals.
Houston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 13-8 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Josh Hader who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 1 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.