mlb Game Recap
New York Downed 2-0 By Detroit - Justin Verlander Takes Loss
Detroit got a shutout performance from its pitching staff en route to a 2-0 victory over New York on Thursday at Comerica Park.
Bettors who backed the Tigers were rewarded as +150 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 7.5.
Detroit got 8 innings from Eduardo Rodriguez, who gave up 0 earned runs on 2 hits, while striking out 9. Eduardo Rodriguez earned the victory, while the Tigers got 1 RBIs from Riley Greene in the win.
New York's starting pitcher Justin Verlander worked 5 innings, giving up 5 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Brandon Nimmo in a losing cause.
Detroit enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 5-3 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Alex Lange who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.
Detroit heads into a battle against St. Louis. New York, meanwhile, will have their next action against Colorado.