mlb Game Recap
Boston Tops Oakland 8-1 - Recap
Boston grabbed a 8-1 win over Oakland on Thursday, as Garrett Richards was credited with a win at Fenway Park.
Bettors who backed the Red Sox were rewarded as -110 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go PUSH the closing total of 9.
Boston got 6 innings from Garrett Richards, who gave up 0 earned runs on 5 hits, while striking out 4. Garrett Richards earned the victory, while the Red Sox got 3 RBIs from Xander Bogaerts in the win.
Oakland got a 3-inning outing from Deolis Guerra in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Mitch Moreland had 2 hits in the loss for the Athletics.
Boston outhit their counterparts 13-8 in the game.
Garrett Whitlock pitched the final 3 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 3 hits in his outing.
Boston looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Los Angeles. Oakland will aim to get back on the winning track at Minnesota.