mlb Game Recap
Cleveland Falls 4-2 Against Boston - Game Recap
Boston got a 4-2 victory over Cleveland on Thursday, with Jake Diekman earning the victory and helping Red Sox moneyline bettors cash out.
Bettors who backed the Red Sox were rewarded as +120 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.
Jake Diekman earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 1.1 innings of work, striking out 2, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Xander Bogaerts in the win.
Cleveland got a 1-inning outing from James Karinchak in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 2 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Josh Naylor had 2 hits in the loss for the Guardians.
Boston outhit their counterparts 6-5 in the game.
Garrett Whitlock pitched the final 2 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 2 hits in his outing.
Boston looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Milwaukee. Cleveland will aim to get back on the winning track at Tampa Bay.