mlb Game Recap
Arizona Tops Texas 9-1 - Recap
Texas dropped a 9-1 decision at Globe Life Field on Saturday as Arizona legged out a win behind winning pitcher Merrill Kelly.
Arizona was an underdog by +131 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 9.
Merrill Kelly earned the victory for the Diamondbacks, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 9, walking 0, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Ketel Marte in the win.
Texas's starting pitcher Martin Perez worked 1.1 innings, giving up 5 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Josh Jung in a losing cause.
Arizona enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 16-4 advantage in hits.