mlb Game Recap
Tampa Bay vs New York Final: 7-1 - Recap
New York dropped a 7-1 decision at Tropicana Field on Sunday as Tampa Bay legged out a win behind winning pitcher Josh Fleming.
The Rays were a -105 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 7.5.
Josh Fleming earned the victory for the Rays, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 0, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Manuel Margot in the win.
New York's starting pitcher Marcus Stroman worked 6 innings, giving up 6 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Jeff McNeil in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Tampa Bay as they had 10 hits, while New York only had 2.
Tampa Bay looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Baltimore. New York will aim to get back on the winning track at Atlanta.