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Recap - New York Defeats Boston 5-1

New York grabbed a 5-1 win over Boston on Saturday, as J.A. Happ was credited with a win at Fenway Park.

Bettors who backed the Yankees were rewarded as -120 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 11.5.

J.A. Happ earned the victory for the Yankees, throwing 6.1 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 1, and allowing 2 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Edwin Encarnacion in the win.

Boston's starting pitcher Josh Smith worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Mookie Betts in a losing cause.

The battle of the bats favored New York as they had 9 hits, while Boston only had 5.