mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - New York 8-7 Victors Over Rays
The battle wasn't settled until inning No. 10 as Tampa Bay was handed a 8-7 defeat against New York on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium.
New York was favored by -135 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Aroldis Chapman earned the victory for the Yankees, throwing 0.2 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 2, and allowing 1 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Josh Donaldson in the win.
Tampa Bay's starting pitcher Corey Kluber worked 6 innings, giving up 4 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 8 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Francisco Mejia in a losing cause.
New York enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-9 advantage in hits.
New York looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Toronto. Tampa Bay will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Kansas City.