mlb Game Recap
St. Louis Downed 6-5 By Boston - Adam Wainwright Takes Loss
St. Louis dropped a 6-5 decision at Fenway Park on Friday as Boston legged out a win behind winning pitcher Michael Wacha.
Boston won as a -120 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 10.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Boston got 5.1 innings from Michael Wacha, who gave up 1 earned runs on 6 hits, while striking out 5. Michael Wacha earned the victory, while the Red Sox got 2 RBIs from Rafael Devers in the win.
St. Louis's starting pitcher Adam Wainwright worked 6.1 innings, giving up 7 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Nolan Arenado in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Boston as they had 11 hits, while St. Louis only had 10.
The game was closed out by Tanner Houck who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.