mlb Game Recap
Recap - Atlanta Defeats Philadelphia 9-3
Atlanta grabbed a 9-3 win over Philadelphia on Thursday, as Chris Sale was credited with a win at Citizens Bank Park.
Atlanta was favored by -125 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 7.5.
Atlanta got 6 innings from Chris Sale, who gave up 0 earned runs on 2 hits, while striking out 8. Chris Sale earned the victory, while the Braves got 4 RBIs from Austin Riley in the win.
Philadelphia's starting pitcher Carlos Hernandez worked 0.2 innings, giving up 2 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Alec Bohm in a losing cause.
Atlanta enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 8-7 advantage in hits.
Next game, Atlanta takes its act home to face Boston looking for another win. For Philadelphia, they head home to face Milwaukee.