mlb Game Recap
Atlanta Braves vs Tampa Bay Rays Wrap - Tampa Bay Wins 6-3
Atlanta dropped a 6-3 decision at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Friday as Tampa Bay legged out a win behind winning pitcher Taj Bradley.
The Rays were a -140 favorite in the win. The combined score pushed PUSH the total, which closed at 9.
Taj Bradley earned the victory for the Rays, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 7, walking 2, and allowing 5 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Danny Jansen in the win.
Atlanta got a 0.2-inning outing from Pierce Johnson in the loss. He gave up 1 earned runs, 0 walks and 2 hits in his time on the mound, while Austin Riley had 2 hits in the loss for the Braves.
Tampa Bay outhit their counterparts 11-8 in the game.
Pete Fairbanks pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 0 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.