mlb Game Recap
Toronto Tops Philadelphia 9-8 - Recap
Philadelphia dropped a 9-8 decision at Sahlen Field on Thursday as Toronto legged out a win behind winning pitcher Anthony Kay.
Toronto was an underdog by +105 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Anthony Kay earned the victory for the Blue Jays, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 0, walking 0, and allowing 2 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in the win.
Philadelphia's starting pitcher Hector Neris worked 0.1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Andrew McCutchen in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Philadelphia as they had 8 hits, while Toronto only had 9.
A.J. Cole pitched the final 0.1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Toronto looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Tampa Bay. Philadelphia will aim to get back on the winning track at Atlanta.