mlb Game Recap
David Hale vs Justin Wilson Battle Sees Philadelphia Fall 5-1
Philadelphia dropped a 5-1 decision at Citi Field on Saturday as New York legged out a win behind winning pitcher Seth Lugo.
Bettors who backed the Mets were rewarded as -150 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.
Seth Lugo earned the victory for the Mets, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 2, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Andres Gimenez in the win.
Philadelphia's starting pitcher David Hale worked 2.1 innings, giving up 3 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Jean Segura in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored New York as they had 9 hits, while Philadelphia only had 7.