mlb Game Recap
Chicago Falls 5-4 Against Oakland - Game Recap
Chicago dropped a 5-4 decision at Guaranteed Rate Field on Thursday as Oakland legged out a win behind winning pitcher Cole Irvin.
The Athletics were a +140 underdog in the win. The combined score pushed PUSH the total, which closed at 9.
Oakland got 1 innings from Yusmeiro Petit, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 0. Cole Irvin earned the victory, while the Athletics got 2 RBIs from Matt Olson in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Jose Ruiz worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Yoan Moncada in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Chicago as they had 6 hits, while Oakland only had 8.
Lou Trivino pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Next game, Oakland takes its act home to face San Francisco looking for another win. For Chicago, they head on the road to face Tampa Bay.