mlb Game Recap
Jesse Chavez vs Garrett Richards Tilt Ends in Atlanta 6-3 Win
Texas pitchers gave up 2 home runs to William Contreras and it cost them dearly in a 6-3 loss on Friday at Globe Life Field.
Atlanta won as a -130 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Ian Anderson earned the victory for the Braves, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 2, and allowing 3 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from William Contreras in the win.
Texas got a 1-inning outing from Garrett Richards in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 1 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Andy Ibanez had 2 hits in the loss for the Rangers.
Atlanta outhit their counterparts 9-6 in the game.
The game was closed out by Kenley Jansen who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.