mlb Game Recap
Seattle Mariners vs Oakland Athletics Wrap - Seattle Wins 5-1
Oakland dropped a 5-1 decision at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Tuesday as Seattle legged out a win behind winning pitcher Chris Flexen.
Bettors who backed the Mariners were rewarded as +142 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Seattle got 6.2 innings from Chris Flexen, who gave up 1 earned runs on 6 hits, while striking out 5. Chris Flexen earned the victory, while the Mariners got 2 RBIs from Jarred Kelenic in the win.
Oakland got a 0.1-inning outing from Yusmeiro Petit in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Elvis Andrus had 2 hits in the loss for the Athletics.
Seattle enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-8 advantage in hits.
Drew Steckenrider pitched the final 2.1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 2 hits in his outing.
Next game, Seattle takes its act home to face Kansas City looking for another win. For Oakland, they head home to face New York.