mlb Game Recap
Jhoulys Chacin vs Chaz Roe Tilt Ends in Tampa Bay 7-4 Win
Boston dropped a 7-4 decision at Tropicana Field on Monday as Tampa Bay legged out a win behind winning pitcher Austin Pruitt.
The Rays were a -200 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.5.
Austin Pruitt earned the victory for the Rays, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 2, and allowing 3 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Ji-Man Choi in the win.
Boston got a 3.2-inning outing from Jhoulys Chacin in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 1 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Jackie Bradley Jr. had 3 hits in the loss for the Red Sox.
Boston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-8 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Colin Poche who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.
Tampa Bay heads into a battle against NY Yankees. Boston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Texas.