mlb Game Recap
St. Louis vs Tampa Bay Final: 7-4 - Recap
St. Louis grabbed a 7-4 win over Tampa Bay on Thursday, as Sonny Gray was credited with a win at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Bettors who backed the Cardinals were rewarded as -120 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Sonny Gray earned the victory for the Cardinals, throwing 5 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 1, and allowing 6 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Alec Burleson in the win.
Tampa Bay got a 1-inning outing from Garrett Cleavinger in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Yandy Diaz had 2 hits in the loss for the Rays.
JoJo Romero pitched the final 2 innings for the save. He struck out 3 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.