mlb Game Recap
Recap - Tampa Bay Defeats Detroit 7-5
Tampa Bay got innings of work from en route to a 7-5 victory over Detroit on Wednesday at Tropicana Field.
Bettors who backed the Rays were rewarded as +100 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.
earned the victory for the Rays, throwing innings of work, striking out , walking , and allowing hits and earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Curtis Mead in the win.
Detroit's starting pitcher Shelby Miller worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 2 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Matt Vierling in a losing cause.
Tampa Bay enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-7 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Garrett Cleavinger who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 1 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Tampa Bay looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Chicago. Detroit will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Kansas City.