mlb Game Recap
Kansas City Falls 9-6 to Philadelphia - Recap
Kansas City got a 2-HR day from Freddy Fermin on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park but Philadelphia still managed to defeat Kansas City 9-6 in baseball action.
Bettors who backed the Phillies were rewarded as -225 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.5.
Matt Strahm earned the victory for the Phillies, throwing 2 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Trea Turner in the win.
Kansas City got a 1-inning outing from Tucker Davidson in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 0 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Freddy Fermin had 2 hits in the loss for the Royals.
The battle of the bats favored Philadelphia as they had 13 hits, while Kansas City only had 6.
The game was closed out by Craig Kimbrel who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 1 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.