mlb Game Recap
Max Fried vs Zach Eflin Battle Sees Atlanta Fall 1-0
Atlanta was unable to break through against the Philadelphia pitching staff, losing 1-0 on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park.
Bettors who backed the Phillies were rewarded as +130 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 7.5.
Ranger Suarez earned the victory for the Phillies, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 2, and allowing 5 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Matt Vierling in the win.
Atlanta got a 5-inning outing from Max Fried in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 1 walks and 5 hits in his time on the mound, while Austin Riley had 3 hits in the loss for the Braves.
Jose Alvarado pitched the final 1.1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.