mlb Game Recap
Jesse Chavez vs Carlos Hernandez Tilt Ends in Atlanta 9-3 Win
Atlanta got 5.1 innings of work from Bryce Elder en route to a 9-3 victory over Kansas City on Saturday at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium.
Atlanta was favored by -133 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Bryce Elder earned the victory for the Braves, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 2, and allowing 8 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Sean Murphy in the win.
Kansas City got a 0.2-inning outing from Carlos Hernandez in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 1 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Bobby Witt Jr. had 3 hits in the loss for the Royals.
Atlanta outhit their counterparts 14-11 in the game.