mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - Philadelphia 7-6 Victors Over Rays
Philadelphia needed extra innings to claim victory on Thursday, scoring late against Tampa Bay for a 7-6 final at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Philadelphia was favored by -165 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Jose Alvarado earned the victory for the Phillies, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Bryson Stott in the win.
Tampa Bay's starting pitcher Pete Fairbanks worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Jonathan Aranda in a losing cause.
Tampa Bay outhit their counterparts 14-9 in the game.
Matt Strahm pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 2 hits in his outing.
Philadelphia looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Cleveland. Tampa Bay will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Milwaukee.