mlb Game Recap
Sandy Alcantara vs Zack Wheeler Battle Sees Miami Fall 7-2
Miami struck out 13 times against Zack Wheeler in losing 7-2 to Philadelphia on Friday at Citizens Bank Park.
Philadelphia was favored by -245 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.
Zack Wheeler earned the victory for the Phillies, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 13, walking 0, and allowing 5 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Bryce Harper in the win.
Miami got a 2-inning outing from Sandy Alcantara in the loss. He gave up 6 earned runs, 2 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Kyle Stowers had 1 hits in the loss for the Marlins.
The battle of the bats favored Philadelphia as they had 9 hits, while Miami only had 5.