mlb Game Recap
Tyler Matzek Earns Win in Boston Red Sox vs Atlanta Braves Game
Boston pitchers gave up 3 home runs to Adam Duvall and it cost them dearly in a 7-5 loss on Wednesday at Fenway Park.
Bettors who backed the Braves were rewarded as -150 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 11.
Tyler Matzek earned the victory for the Braves, throwing 1.1 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 1, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 5 RBIs from Adam Duvall in the win.
Boston's starting pitcher Ryan Brasier worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from J.D. Martinez in a losing cause.
Atlanta enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-7 advantage in hits.
Mark Melancon pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 3 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Atlanta heads into a battle against Washington. Boston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Toronto.