mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Boston 4-3 Victors Over Rays
The battle wasn't settled until inning No. 11 as Tampa Bay was handed a 4-3 defeat against Boston on Sunday at Tropicana Field.
Bettors who backed the Red Sox were rewarded as +100 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.
Boston got 5 innings from D Price, who gave up 2 earned runs on 5 hits, while striking out 10. Marcus Walden earned the victory, while the Red Sox got 2 RBIs from X Bogaerts in the win.
Tampa Bay's starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow worked 5.1 innings, giving up 3 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Yandy Diaz in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Boston as they had 8 hits, while Tampa Bay only had 7.
The game was closed out by R Brasier who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Boston heads into a battle against Detroit. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, will have their next action against Kansas City.