mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Boston 5-1 Victors Over Rays
Tampa Bay struck out 11 times against Rich Hill in losing 5-1 to Boston on Saturday at Fenway Park.
Boston was an underdog by +105 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Rich Hill earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 11, walking 1, and allowing 3 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Bobby Dalbec in the win.
Tampa Bay got a 6-inning outing from Jeffrey Springs in the loss. He gave up 5 earned runs, 1 walks and 8 hits in his time on the mound, while Randy Arozarena had 2 hits in the loss for the Rays.
Boston outhit their counterparts 8-6 in the game.
John Schreiber pitched the final 1.1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.