mlb Game Recap
Rick Porcello vs Zack Wheeler Tilt Ends in Philadelphia 6-2 Win
Philadelphia moneyline bettors cashed on Sunday courtesy of a 6-2 win against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park.
Philadelphia was favored by -143 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 9.
Zack Wheeler earned the victory for the Phillies, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 4, walking 1, and allowing 6 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Andrew McCutchen in the win.
New York's starting pitcher Rick Porcello worked 6 innings, giving up 10 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 6 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Robinson Cano in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Philadelphia as they had 14 hits, while New York only had 7.
Philadelphia heads into a battle against Boston. New York, meanwhile, will have their next action against Miami.