mlb Game Recap
Philadelphia vs Boston Final: 6-2 - Recap
Zack Wheeler reached double figures in strikeouts, fanning 12 Red Sox en route to a 6-2 win over Boston on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park.
Bettors who backed the Phillies were rewarded as -125 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 7.5.
Zack Wheeler earned the victory for the Phillies, throwing 7.1 innings of work, striking out 12, walking 1, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Brad Miller in the win.
Boston's starting pitcher Matt Andriese worked 2 innings, giving up 2 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Kike Hernandez in a losing cause.
Philadelphia outhit their counterparts 10-4 in the game.
Next game, Philadelphia takes its act on the road to face Miami looking for another win. For Boston, they head home to face Atlanta.