mlb Game Recap
Aaron Ashby vs Edwin Diaz Battle Sees Milwaukee Fall 7-3
Milwaukee dropped a 7-3 decision at Citi Field on Wednesday as New York legged out a win behind winning pitcher Blade Tidwell.
Bettors who backed the Mets were rewarded as +100 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Blade Tidwell earned the victory for the Mets, throwing 4.1 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 2, and allowing 5 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Brandon Nimmo in the win.
Milwaukee's starting pitcher Aaron Ashby worked 0.1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Rhys Hoskins in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored New York as they had 9 hits, while Milwaukee only had 7.
The game was closed out by Edwin Diaz who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 3 batters to earn the save.