mlb Game Recap
St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies Game Ends in 2-1 Phillies Victory - Recap
Philadelphia grabbed a 2-1 win over St. Louis on Wednesday, as Jesus Luzardo was credited with a win at Citizens Bank Park.
Bettors who backed the Phillies were rewarded as -190 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Jesus Luzardo earned the victory for the Phillies, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 2, and allowing 5 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Bryce Harper in the win.
St. Louis's starting pitcher Steven Matz worked 1.2 innings, giving up 4 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Pedro Pages in a losing cause.
Philadelphia enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 7-6 advantage in hits.
Jordan Romano pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 3 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.