mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Tampa Bay 5-3 Victors Over Phillies
Tampa Bay shook off a 14-strikeout performance by Zack Wheeler and still managed to post a 5-3 victory over the Phillies on Saturday at Tropicana Field.
Bettors who backed the Rays were rewarded as -117 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 7.
Tampa Bay got 1 innings from Diego Castillo, who gave up 0 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 1. Diego Castillo earned the victory, while the Rays got 3 RBIs from Austin Meadows in the win.
Philadelphia's starting pitcher Zack Wheeler worked 7 innings, giving up 4 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 14 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Matt Joyce in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Tampa Bay as they had 6 hits, while Philadelphia only had 5.
The game was closed out by J.P. Feyereisen who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.