mlb Game Recap
Boston vs Texas Game Final 8-4 - Garrett Whitlock Earns Win
Boston needed extra innings to claim victory on Monday, scoring late against Texas for a 8-4 final at Fenway Park.
Bettors who backed the Red Sox were rewarded as -300 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.5.
Boston got 1 innings from Adam Ottavino, who gave up 0 earned runs on 1 hits, while striking out 0. Garrett Whitlock earned the victory, while the Red Sox got 4 RBIs from Travis Shaw in the win.
Texas's starting pitcher Spencer Patton worked 1.2 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Nathaniel Lowe in a losing cause.
Texas enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-8 advantage in hits.
Boston heads into a battle against Minnesota. Texas, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cleveland.