mlb Game Recap
San Diego Downed 3-0 By St. Louis - Nick Pivetta Takes Loss
San Diego was unable to break through against the St. Louis pitching staff, losing 3-0 on Friday at Busch Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Cardinals were rewarded as +110 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Miles Mikolas earned the victory for the Cardinals, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 7 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Masyn Winn in the win.
San Diego's starting pitcher Wandy Peralta worked 0.2 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Manny Machado in a losing cause.
San Diego outhit their counterparts 11-5 in the game.
Ryan Helsley pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.