mlb Game Recap
Game Wrap - New York 4-3 Victors Over Cardinals
New York grabbed a 4-3 win over St. Louis on Friday, as Luis Gil was credited with a win at Busch Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Yankees were rewarded as -140 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Luis Gil earned the victory for the Yankees, throwing 5.1 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 3, and allowing 4 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the win.
St. Louis'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 Pedro Pages in a losing cause.
New York enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 7-6 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by David Bednar who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.