mlb Game Recap
Boston Downed 6-1 By Tampa Bay - Nick Pivetta Takes Loss
Boston dropped a 6-1 decision at Tropicana Field on Monday as Tampa Bay legged out a win behind winning pitcher Luis Patino.
The Rays were a -144 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 9.
Luis Patino earned the victory for the Rays, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 1, and allowing 5 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Wander Franco in the win.
Boston's starting pitcher Hansel Robles worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Alex Verdugo in a losing cause.
Tampa Bay outhit their counterparts 8-6 in the game.