mlb Game Recap
Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies Wrap - Philadelphia Wins 5-4
Philadelphia grabbed a 5-4 win over Atlanta on Thursday, as Jose Ruiz was credited with a win at Citizens Bank Park.
Philadelphia was favored by -164 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.
Philadelphia got 0.2 innings from Matt Strahm, who gave up 2 earned runs on 3 hits, while striking out 0. Jose Ruiz earned the victory, while the Phillies got 3 RBIs from Rafael Marchan in the win.
Atlanta's starting pitcher Pierce Johnson worked 0.2 innings, giving up 1 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Sean Murphy in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Atlanta as they had 10 hits, while Philadelphia only had 13.
Jordan Romano pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.