mlb Game Recap
Philadelphia Drops Atlanta 2-1 - Match Report
Philadelphia shook off a 10-strikeout performance by Touki Toussaint and still managed to post a 2-1 victory over the Braves on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park.
Philadelphia won as a -165 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 9.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Aaron Nola earned the victory for the Phillies, throwing 8.2 innings of work, striking out 9, walking 0, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Jean Segura in the win.
Atlanta got a 1-inning outing from Chris Martin in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Austin Riley had 3 hits in the loss for the Braves.
The battle of the bats favored Philadelphia as they had 6 hits, while Atlanta only had 4.
Ranger Suarez pitched the final 0.1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Philadelphia looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Washington. Atlanta will aim to get back on the winning track at New York.