mlb Game Recap
Taijuan Walker Earns Win in Philadelphia Phillies vs Boston Red Sox Game
Philadelphia got 6 innings of work from Taijuan Walker en route to a 6-1 victory over Boston on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park.
Bettors who backed the Phillies were rewarded as -125 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 10.
Taijuan Walker earned the victory for the Phillies, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 0, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Kyle Schwarber in the win.
Boston got a 1-inning outing from Ryan Brasier in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Masataka Yoshida had 2 hits in the loss for the Red Sox.
The battle of the bats favored Philadelphia as they had 9 hits, while Boston only had 5.
The game was closed out by Matt Strahm who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 3 batters to earn the save.
Philadelphia looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Toronto. Boston will aim to get back on the winning track at Atlanta.