mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - New York 9-2 Victors Over Athletics
Oakland dropped a 9-2 decision at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Friday as New York legged out a win behind winning pitcher Chris Bassitt.
New York was favored by -230 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 7.
New York got 8 innings from Chris Bassitt, who gave up 2 earned runs on 6 hits, while striking out 2. Chris Bassitt earned the victory, while the Mets got 4 RBIs from Eduardo Escobar in the win.
Oakland got a 4.2-inning outing from Cole Irvin in the loss. He gave up 8 earned runs, 2 walks and 11 hits in his time on the mound, while Sean Murphy had 2 hits in the loss for the Athletics.
The battle of the bats favored New York as they had 13 hits, while Oakland only had 6.