mlb Game Recap
Chase Anderson vs Michael Kelly Battle Sees Oakland Fall 9-0
Boston didn't allow Oakland to get on track at the plate, mowing them down for a 9-0 shutout win and a trip to the pay window for bettors on Monday.
Bettors who backed the Red Sox were rewarded as -155 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Tanner Houck earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 10, walking 0, and allowing 3 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Ceddanne Rafaela in the win.
Oakland got a 1-inning outing from Michael Kelly in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 1 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while JJ Bleday had 2 hits in the loss for the Athletics.
The battle of the bats favored Boston as they had 9 hits, while Oakland only had 4.
Chase Anderson pitched the final 3 innings for the save. He struck out 3 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.