mlb Game Recap
Texas Rangers vs Tampa Bay Rays Wrap - Tampa Bay Wins 5-3
Tampa Bay got a 5-3 victory over Texas on Sunday, with Jeffrey Springs earning the victory and helping Rays moneyline bettors cash out.
Bettors who backed the Rays were rewarded as -200 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 7.
Jeffrey Springs earned the victory for the Rays, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 0, and allowing 6 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Christian Bethancourt in the win.
Texas's starting pitcher Matt Moore worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Josh Jung in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Tampa Bay as they had 10 hits, while Texas only had 6.
Pete Fairbanks pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Next game, Tampa Bay takes its act home to face Houston looking for another win. For Texas, they head home to face Los Angeles.