mlb Game Recap
Boston vs Tampa Bay Game Final 6-5 - Phillips Valdez Earns Win
Boston needed extra innings to claim victory on Tuesday, scoring late against Tampa Bay for a 6-5 final at Fenway Park.
Bettors who backed the Red Sox were rewarded as +150 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.
Boston got 5 innings from Martin Perez, who gave up 3 earned runs on 5 hits, while striking out 6. Phillips Valdez earned the victory, while the Red Sox got 3 RBIs from J.D. Martinez in the win.
Tampa Bay got a 0.2-inning outing from Cody Reed in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Willy Adames had 2 hits in the loss for the Rays.
The battle of the bats favored Boston as they had 10 hits, while Tampa Bay only had 8.