mlb Game Recap
Philadelphia Phillies vs St. Louis Cardinals Recap - Phillies Over Cardinals 5-4
St. Louis dropped a 5-4 decision at Busch Stadium on Friday as Philadelphia legged out a win behind winning pitcher Matt Strahm.
The Phillies were a -145 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.5.
Philadelphia got 1 innings from Craig Kimbrel, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 2. Matt Strahm earned the victory, while the Phillies got 3 RBIs from Nick Castellanos in the win.
St. Louis's starting pitcher Drew VerHagen worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Jordan Walker in a losing cause.
St. Louis enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-8 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Jose Alvarado who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 2 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.