mlb Game Recap
Jose Berrios vs Ryan Brasier Battle Sees Minnesota Fall 6-2
Minnesota pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Mookie Betts and it cost them dearly in a 6-2 loss on Wednesday at Fenway Park.
Bettors who backed the Red Sox were rewarded as -150 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 11.
Eduardo Rodriguez earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 4, and allowing 5 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 5 RBIs from Mookie Betts in the win.
Minnesota's starting pitcher Jose Berrios worked 5 innings, giving up 8 hits and 6 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Eddie Rosario in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Boston as they had 9 hits, while Minnesota only had 8.
The game was closed out by Brandon Workman who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.