mlb Game Recap
Baltimore Tops Texas 5-2 - Recap
Baltimore got a 5-2 victory over Texas on Friday, with Jorge Lopez earning the victory and helping Orioles moneyline bettors cash out.
The Orioles were a +115 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 8.5.
Jorge Lopez earned the victory for the Orioles, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 1, and allowing 2 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from DJ Stewart in the win.
Texas's starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz worked 5 innings, giving up 7 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Nick Solak in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Baltimore as they had 7 hits, while Texas only had 4.
The game was closed out by Cesar Valdez who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.