mlb Game Recap
Atlanta Downed 5-4 By Philadelphia - Takes Loss
Atlanta dropped a 5-4 decision at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday as Philadelphia legged out a win behind winning pitcher Matt Strahm.
The Phillies were a +130 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.
Matt Strahm earned the victory for the Phillies, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Alec Bohm in the win.
Atlanta got a 5.1-inning outing from Chris Sale in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 2 walks and 5 hits in his time on the mound, while Ozzie Albies had 2 hits in the loss for the Braves.
The battle of the bats favored Philadelphia as they had 9 hits, while Atlanta only had 7.
The game was closed out by Jose Alvarado who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Next game, Philadelphia takes its act home to face Cincinnati looking for another win. For Atlanta, they head on the road to face Chicago.