mlb Game Recap
Chris Sale vs J.A. Happ Tilt Ends in New York 4-1 Win
New York shook off a 10-strikeout performance by Chris Sale and still managed to post a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Yankees were rewarded as +134 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.
New York got 5 innings from J.A. Happ, who gave up 1 earned runs on 3 hits, while striking out 5. J.A. Happ earned the victory, while the Yankees got 2 RBIs from DJ LeMahieu in the win.
Boston's starting pitcher Chris Sale worked 6 innings, giving up 7 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 10 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Jackie Bradley Jr. in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored New York as they had 8 hits, while Boston only had 5.
The game was closed out by Aroldis Chapman who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.