mlb Game Recap
Charlie Morton Earns Win in Tampa Bay Rays vs Atlanta Braves Game
Atlanta got 6.1 innings of work from Charlie Morton en route to a 2-1 victory over Tampa Bay on Friday at Tropicana Field.
Bettors who backed the Braves were rewarded as -105 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Charlie Morton earned the victory for the Braves, throwing 6.1 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 2, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Sean Murphy in the win.
Tampa Bay's starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow worked 5.2 innings, giving up 2 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 8 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Yandy Diaz in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Tampa Bay as they had 2 hits, while Atlanta only had 6.
The game was closed out by Raisel Iglesias who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.