mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Boston 4-2 Victors Over Guardians
Cleveland dropped a 4-2 decision at Progressive Field on Saturday as Boston legged out a win behind winning pitcher Josh Winckowski.
Bettors who backed the Red Sox were rewarded as +145 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Josh Winckowski earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 1, and allowing 6 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Alex Verdugo in the win.
Cleveland's starting pitcher Shane Bieber worked 7 innings, giving up 6 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 4 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Franmil Reyes in a losing cause.
Boston outhit their counterparts 10-7 in the game.
Tanner Houck pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.