mlb Game Recap
Detroit Downed 10-6 By Boston - Jordan Zimmermann Takes Loss
Boston pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Jeimer Candelario but still escaped with a 10-6 victory on Saturday at Comerica Park.
Boston won as a -171 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 10.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Boston got 5.2 innings from Rick Porcello, who gave up 6 earned runs on 9 hits, while striking out 5. Rick Porcello earned the victory, while the Red Sox got 2 RBIs from Christian Vazquez in the win.
Detroit's starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann worked 3.1 innings, giving up 13 hits and 7 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Harold Castro in a losing cause.
Boston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 17-14 advantage in hits.