mlb Game Recap
Boston vs St. Louis Game Final 6-4 - Nick Pivetta Earns Win
Nick Pivetta struck out 10 batters as Boston defeated St. Louis 6-4 in baseball wagering action Sunday at Fenway Park.
Bettors who backed the Red Sox were rewarded as -161 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 9.
Nick Pivetta earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 10, walking 4, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Christian Vazquez in the win.
St. Louis got a 1.1-inning outing from Drew VerHagen in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 1 walks and 3 hits in his time on the mound, while Tyler O'Neill had 3 hits in the loss for the Cardinals.
Boston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-7 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Tanner Houck who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Boston looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Detroit. St. Louis will aim to get back on the winning track at Milwaukee.