mlb Game Recap
Anthony Bender Tagged With Loss in Phillies-Marlins Match
Philadelphia moneyline bettors cashed on Sunday courtesy of a 7-4 win against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park.
Bettors who backed the Phillies were rewarded as -230 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.
Philadelphia got 6 innings from Zack Wheeler, who gave up 4 earned runs on 6 hits, while striking out 7. Zack Wheeler earned the victory, while the Phillies got 2 RBIs from Andrew McCutchen in the win.
Miami's starting pitcher Steven Okert worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Adam Duvall in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Philadelphia as they had 13 hits, while Miami only had 9.
Hector Neris pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Next game, Philadelphia takes its act on the road to face New York looking for another win. For Miami, they head on the road to face Washington.