mlb Game Recap
Boston vs Kansas City Game Final 9-5 - Tanner Houck Earns Win
Boston grabbed a 9-5 win over Kansas City on Saturday, as Tanner Houck was credited with a win at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium.
Boston won as a -175 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 10.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Boston got 3 innings from Nick Pivetta, who gave up 1 earned runs on 2 hits, while striking out 5. Tanner Houck earned the victory, while the Red Sox got 2 RBIs from Triston Casas in the win.
Kansas City got a 1.1-inning outing from Tucker Davidson in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 1 walks and 3 hits in his time on the mound, while MJ Melendez had 3 hits in the loss for the Royals.
Boston outhit their counterparts 13-11 in the game.
Nick Pivetta pitched the final 3 innings for the save. He struck out 5 and allowed 2 hits in his outing.