mlb Game Recap
Philadelphia Drops Boston 6-5 - Match Report
Philadelphia pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Rafael Devers but still escaped with a 6-5 victory on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park.
Philadelphia was favored by -185 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 7.5.
Hector Neris earned the victory for the Phillies, throwing 1.1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 1, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 4 RBIs from Alec Bohm in the win.
Boston got a 5-inning outing from Martin Perez in the loss. He gave up 4 earned runs, 6 walks and 5 hits in his time on the mound, while Christian Vazquez had 4 hits in the loss for the Red Sox.
Boston enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-8 advantage in hits.