mlb Game Recap
Boston vs Chicago Final: 16-3 - Recap
It wasn't going to be a low-scoring affair and Boston made sure they came out on the winning end on Tuesday, grabbing a 16-3 victory over Chicago at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Bettors who backed the Red Sox were rewarded as +130 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 7.
Nick Pivetta earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 2, and allowing 5 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Christian Vazquez in the win.
Chicago got a 3-inning outing from Vince Velasquez in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 1 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Tim Anderson had 2 hits in the loss for the White Sox.
Boston outhit their counterparts 19-6 in the game.