mlb Game Recap
Arizona vs Atlanta Game Final 8-7 - Mark Melancon Earns Win
Arizona needed extra innings to claim victory on Tuesday, scoring late against Atlanta for a 8-7 final at Chase Field.
Arizona was an underdog by +137 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 9.5.
Mark Melancon earned the victory for the Diamondbacks, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 2 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Christian Walker in the win.
Atlanta's starting pitcher Charlie Morton worked 5 innings, giving up 4 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 4 hits from Matt Olson in a losing cause.
Atlanta enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 14-12 advantage in hits.