mlb Game Recap
Los Angeles vs Boston Final: 5-2 - Recap
Yusei Kikuchi reached double figures in strikeouts, fanning 12 Red Sox en route to a 5-2 win over Boston on Wednesday at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
The Angels were a -130 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 8.5.
Yusei Kikuchi earned the victory for the Angels, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 12, walking 1, and allowing 3 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Jo Adell in the win.
Boston's starting pitcher Jorge Alcala worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Romy Gonzalez in a losing cause.
Los Angeles enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-3 advantage in hits.
Ryan Zeferjahn pitched the final 2 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.
Los Angeles heads into a battle against Washington. Boston, meanwhile, will have their next action against Toronto.