mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Oakland 8-3 Victors Over Rangers
Texas pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Matt Chapman and it cost them dearly in a 8-3 loss on Saturday at Globe Life Field.
Bettors who backed the Athletics were rewarded as -220 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.
earned the victory for the Athletics, throwing innings of work, striking out , walking , and allowing hits and earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Matt Chapman in the win.
Texas's starting pitcher Jordan Lyles worked 6 innings, giving up 8 hits and 5 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Nathaniel Lowe in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Oakland as they had 11 hits, while Texas only had 10.