mlb Game Recap
Boston Downed 5-4 By New York - Matt Strahm Takes Loss
New York got 2 innings of work from Jonathan Loaisiga en route to a 5-4 victory over Boston on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Yankees were rewarded as -250 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 7.5.
New York got 6 innings from Gerrit Cole, who gave up 4 earned runs on 5 hits, while striking out 8. Jonathan Loaisiga earned the victory, while the Yankees got 2 RBIs from Aaron Hicks in the win.
Boston got a 5-inning outing from Rich Hill in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 2 walks and 5 hits in his time on the mound, while Kike Hernandez had 2 hits in the loss for the Red Sox.