mlb Game Recap
Philadelphia Downed 5-4 By San Diego - Tanner Banks Takes Loss
Philadelphia pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Jackson Merrill and it cost them dearly in a 5-4 loss on Saturday at Petco Park.
Bettors who backed the Padres were rewarded as +144 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 7.
San Diego got 4.2 innings from Yu Darvish, who gave up 4 earned runs on 5 hits, while striking out 2. David Morgan earned the victory, while the Padres got 3 RBIs from Jackson Merrill in the win.
Philadelphia's starting pitcher Zack Wheeler worked 6 innings, giving up 6 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 3 hits from J.T. Realmuto in a losing cause.
Philadelphia outhit their counterparts 9-8 in the game.
Jeremiah Estrada pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.