mlb Game Recap
Boston vs Chicago Game Final 5-4 - Kenley Jansen Earns Win
Boston got 1 innings of work from Kenley Jansen en route to a 5-4 victory over Chicago on Sunday at Fenway Park.
The Red Sox were a -158 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 9.5.
Kenley Jansen earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Connor Wong in the win.
Chicago's starting pitcher Yency Almonte worked 1 innings, giving up 2 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Mike Tauchman in a losing cause.
Boston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-7 advantage in hits.
Next game, Boston takes its act home to face San Francisco looking for another win. For Chicago, they head on the road to face New York.