mlb Game Recap
San Diego Drops Oakland 5-3 - Match Report
San Diego grabbed a 5-3 win over Oakland on Sunday, as Garrett Richards was credited with a win at Ring Central Coliseum.
Bettors who backed the Padres were rewarded as -105 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 10.5.
San Diego got 7 innings from Garrett Richards, who gave up 3 earned runs on 7 hits, while striking out 9. Garrett Richards earned the victory, while the Padres got 2 RBIs from Fernando Tatis Jr. in the win.
Oakland's starting pitcher Yusmeiro Petit worked 1 innings, giving up 2 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Tommy La Stella in a losing cause.
San Diego enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-8 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Trevor Rosenthal who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
San Diego looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Colorado. Oakland will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Houston.