mlb Game Recap
A Brooks vs R Porcello Battle Sees Oakland Fall 5-1
Oakland dropped a 5-1 decision at Fenway Park on Tuesday as Boston legged out a win behind winning pitcher R Porcello.
Boston won as a -160 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 9.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Boston got 8 innings from R Porcello, who gave up 0 earned runs on 2 hits, while striking out 8. R Porcello earned the victory, while the Red Sox got 2 RBIs from Mitch Moreland in the win.
Oakland's starting pitcher A Brooks worked 4.1 innings, giving up 6 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Ramon Laureano in a losing cause.
Boston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 7-3 advantage in hits.