mlb Game Recap
Phil Maton vs Sean Newcomb Tilt Ends in Texas 9-3 Win
Athletics dropped a 9-3 decision at Sutter Health Park on Saturday as Texas legged out a win behind winning pitcher Merrill Kelly.
Texas was favored by -135 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 10.
Merrill Kelly earned the victory for the Rangers, throwing 6.1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 6 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Kyle Higashioka in the win.
Athletics's starting pitcher Sean Newcomb worked 0.2 innings, giving up 3 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 3 hits from Brent Rooker in a losing cause.
Texas outhit their counterparts 17-8 in the game.