mlb Game Recap
Boston Drops Pittsburgh 5-2 - Match Report
Boston grabbed a 5-2 win over Pittsburgh on Sunday, as Lucas Giolito was credited with a win at Fenway Park.
Boston won as a -180 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Lucas Giolito earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 6, walking 5, and allowing 3 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Jarren Duran in the win.
Pittsburgh got a 5-inning outing from Mitch Keller in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 1 walks and 4 hits in his time on the mound, while Alexander Canario had 2 hits in the loss for the Pirates.
The battle of the bats favored Boston as they had 8 hits, while Pittsburgh only had 6.
The game was closed out by Aroldis Chapman who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.
Boston looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Cleveland. Pittsburgh will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Los Angeles.