mlb Game Recap
Atlanta Downed 8-6 By Los Angeles - Charlie Morton Takes Loss
Los Angeles used a 2-HR day from J.D. Martinez on Monday at Truist Park as the Dodgers defeated Atlanta 8-6 in baseball action.
Los Angeles was an underdog by +133 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 9.5.
Evan Phillips earned the victory for the Dodgers, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 0, walking 0, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Freddie Freeman in the win.
Atlanta got a 5-inning outing from Charlie Morton in the loss. He gave up 6 earned runs, 2 walks and 7 hits in his time on the mound, while Orlando Arcia had 2 hits in the loss for the Braves.
The battle of the bats favored Los Angeles as they had 12 hits, while Atlanta only had 9.
Brusdar Graterol pitched the final 1.1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.