mlb Game Recap
Taijuan Walker Tagged With Loss in Mets-Phillies Match
New York didn't allow Philadelphia to get on track at the plate, mowing them down for a 6-0 shutout win and a trip to the pay window for bettors on Wednesday.
Bettors who backed the Mets were rewarded as -155 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Nolan McLean earned the victory for the Mets, throwing 8 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 0, and allowing 4 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Mark Vientos in the win.
Philadelphia's starting pitcher Taijuan Walker worked 5 innings, giving up 10 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 3 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Alec Bohm in a losing cause.
New York enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 12-5 advantage in hits.
Next game, New York takes its act home to face Miami looking for another win. For Philadelphia, they head home to face Atlanta.