mlb Game Recap
Boston vs Toronto Game Final 7-4 - Garrett Richards Earns Win
Boston got 5.2 innings of work from Garrett Richards en route to a 7-4 victory over Toronto on Wednesday at Sahlen Field.
Bettors who backed the Red Sox were rewarded as +185 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 10.5.
Garrett Richards earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 1, and allowing 4 hits and 4 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Kike Hernandez in the win.
Toronto's starting pitcher Robbie Ray worked 5 innings, giving up 5 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 4 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Teoscar Hernandez in a losing cause.
Boston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-5 advantage in hits.
Matt Barnes pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Next game, Boston takes its act home to face New York looking for another win. For Toronto, they head on the road to face New York.