mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Chicago 7-5 Victors Over Rays
The battle wasn't settled until inning No. 11 as Tampa Bay was handed a 7-5 defeat against Chicago on Friday at Tropicana Field.
Chicago won as a -120 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Liam Hendriks earned the victory for the White Sox, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Tim Anderson in the win.
Tampa Bay's starting pitcher Michael Wacha worked 5 innings, giving up 8 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 9 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Austin Meadows in a losing cause.
Chicago enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-5 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Ryan Tepera who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.