mlb Game Recap
New York Drops Philadelphia 8-2 - Match Report
Philadelphia dropped a 8-2 decision at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday as New York legged out a win behind winning pitcher Seth Lugo.
New York was an underdog by +130 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Seth Lugo earned the victory for the Mets, throwing 1.1 innings of work, striking out 3, walking 0, and allowing 1 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Jeff McNeil in the win.
Philadelphia's starting pitcher Brad Hand worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Nick Castellanos in a losing cause.
New York enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 10-6 advantage in hits.