mlb Game Recap
Rick Porcello vs Charlie Morton Battle Sees Boston Fall 5-4
Tampa Bay needed extra innings to claim victory on Friday, scoring late against Boston for a 5-4 final at Tropicana Field.
The Rays were a -180 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.5.
Tampa Bay got 6.1 innings from Charlie Morton, who gave up 2 earned runs on 5 hits, while striking out 8. Diego Castillo earned the victory, while the Rays got 2 RBIs from Willy Adames in the win.
Boston got a 6-inning outing from Rick Porcello in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 3 hits in his time on the mound, while Mitch Moreland had 2 hits in the loss for the Red Sox.
Tampa Bay enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-7 advantage in hits.