mlb Game Recap
Texas Falls 4-1 Against Oakland - Game Recap
Texas pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Matt Olson and it cost them dearly in a 4-1 loss on Sunday at Globe Life Field.
Bettors who backed the Athletics were rewarded as -135 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.
Oakland got 1 innings from Yusmeiro Petit, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 0. Chris Bassitt earned the victory, while the Athletics got 2 RBIs from Matt Olson in the win.
Texas's starting pitcher Dennis Santana worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 3 hits from David Dahl in a losing cause.
Oakland enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 6-5 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Lou Trivino who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 1 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Oakland looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Cleveland. Texas will aim to get back on the winning track at Toronto.