mlb Game Recap
Jake Diekman vs Paul Blackburn Tilt Ends in Tampa Bay 4-3 Win
Oakland struck out 11 times against Taj Bradley in losing 4-3 to Tampa Bay on Thursday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
The Rays were a -210 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 8.5.
Robert Stephenson earned the victory for the Rays, throwing 0.1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Isaac Paredes in the win.
Oakland's starting pitcher Paul Blackburn worked 5.2 innings, giving up 7 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 9 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Tony Kemp in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Tampa Bay as they had 10 hits, while Oakland only had 5.
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 San Diego. Oakland will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Philadelphia.