mlb Game Recap
Chicago Downed 4-1 By Tampa Bay - Lucas Giolito Takes Loss
Tampa Bay got 5 innings of work from Zach Eflin en route to a 4-1 victory over Chicago on Sunday at Tropicana Field.
Tampa Bay was favored by -185 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 8.
Zach Eflin earned the victory for the Rays, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 0, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Luke Raley in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Lucas Giolito worked 7 innings, giving up 5 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Eloy Jimenez in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Tampa Bay as they had 5 hits, while Chicago only had 3.
The game was closed out by Pete Fairbanks who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Tampa Bay looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Houston. Chicago will aim to get back on the winning track at Toronto.