mlb Game Recap
Recap - New York Defeats Boston 5-4
New York moneyline bettors cashed on Friday courtesy of a 5-4 win against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Yankees were rewarded as -180 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Mark Leiter Jr. earned the victory for the Yankees, throwing 1.1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 3 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Aaron Judge in the win.
Boston's starting pitcher Greg Weissert worked 0.2 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Jarren Duran in a losing cause.
Boston outhit their counterparts 9-7 in the game.
Luke Weaver pitched the final 2 innings for the save. He struck out 5 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.