mlb Game Recap
San Diego Downed 7-6 By Los Angeles - Garrett Richards Takes Loss
Joc Pederson swatted 2 round trippers and drove in 5 runs as his Dodgers defeated San Diego 7-6 at Petco Park.
Bettors who backed the Dodgers were rewarded as -122 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.
Los Angeles got 1 innings from Kenley Jansen, who gave up 1 earned runs on 2 hits, while striking out 1. Ross Stripling earned the victory, while the Dodgers got 5 RBIs from Joc Pederson in the win.
San Diego got a 5-inning outing from Garrett Richards in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 1 walks and 5 hits in his time on the mound, while Wil Myers had 2 hits in the loss for the Padres.
The battle of the bats favored San Diego as they had 8 hits, while Los Angeles only had 9.
The game was closed out by Kenley Jansen who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 1 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Los Angeles looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against San Francisco. San Diego will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Arizona.