mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Boston 9-8 Victors Over Rays
Boston grabbed a 9-8 win over Tampa Bay on Friday, as Michael Wacha was credited with a win at Fenway Park.
Boston was favored by -120 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 9.
Boston got 0 innings from Ryan Brasier, who gave up 4 earned runs on 3 hits, while striking out 0. Michael Wacha earned the victory, while the Red Sox got 3 RBIs from Xander Bogaerts in the win.
Tampa Bay's starting pitcher Brooks Raley worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Yandy Diaz in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Boston as they had 16 hits, while Tampa Bay only had 9.
Garrett Whitlock pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.