mlb Game Recap
Detroit Tigers vs Oakland Athletics Recap - Tigers Over Athletics 2-0
Detroit's pitching staff did its job for UNDER bettors, holding Oakland scoreless in a 2-0 victory on Sunday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Bettors who backed the Tigers were rewarded as -130 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.
Eduardo Rodriguez earned the victory for the Tigers, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 4, and allowing 5 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Spencer Torkelson in the win.
Oakland got a 1-inning outing from Zach Neal in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 1 hits in his time on the mound, while Brent Rooker had 2 hits in the loss for the Athletics.
The battle of the bats favored Detroit as they had 11 hits, while Oakland only had 7.
Alex Lange pitched the final 1.1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Detroit looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Kansas City. Oakland will aim to get back on the winning track at Minnesota.