mlb Game Recap
Spencer Patton vs Fernando Abad Battle Sees Baltimore Fall 7-4
Baltimore dropped a 7-4 decision at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Sunday as Texas legged out a win behind winning pitcher Jharel Cotton.
The Rangers were a +112 underdog in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 8.5.
Jharel Cotton earned the victory for the Rangers, throwing 1.2 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 1, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Andy Ibanez in the win.
Baltimore's starting pitcher Fernando Abad worked 1 innings, giving up 2 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Anthony Santander in a losing cause.
Texas outhit their counterparts 12-4 in the game.
The game was closed out by Joe Barlow who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Texas looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Los Angeles. Baltimore will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Boston.