mlb Game Recap
Tampa Bay vs Toronto Game Final 2-1 - Ian Seymour Earns Win
Toronto dropped a 2-1 decision at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Wednesday as Tampa Bay legged out a win behind winning pitcher Ian Seymour.
Bettors who backed the Rays were rewarded as +110 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 7.5.
Ian Seymour earned the victory for the Rays, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 1, and allowing 4 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 1 RBIs from Yandy Diaz in the win.
Toronto's starting pitcher Kevin Gausman worked 6 innings, giving up 6 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Ernie Clement in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Tampa Bay as they had 8 hits, while Toronto only had 4.
Pete Fairbanks pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.