mlb Game Recap
Miles Mikolas vs Brad Hand Tilt Ends in Philadelphia 5-3 Win
Philadelphia got a 5-3 victory over St. Louis on Friday, with Jose Alvarado earning the victory and helping Phillies moneyline bettors cash out.
Bettors who backed the Phillies were rewarded as +128 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.5.
Jose Alvarado earned the victory for the Phillies, throwing 0.2 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 1, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Rhys Hoskins in the win.
St. Louis got a 5.1-inning outing from Miles Mikolas in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 2 walks and 6 hits in his time on the mound, while Nolan Arenado had 4 hits in the loss for the Cardinals.
The game was closed out by Brad Hand who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.