mlb Game Recap
Boston vs Detroit Final: 6-3 - Recap
Boston got a 6-3 victory over Detroit on Thursday, with Chris Sale earning the victory and helping Red Sox moneyline bettors cash out.
Bettors who backed the Red Sox were rewarded as -136 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.
Chris Sale earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 3, and allowing 4 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Adam Duvall in the win.
Detroit's starting pitcher Jose Cisnero worked 1.1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Jake Rogers in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Boston as they had 7 hits, while Detroit only had 6.
The game was closed out by Kenley Jansen who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.