mlb Game Recap
Recap - Boston Defeats Baltimore 17-4
It wasn't going to be a low-scoring affair and Boston made sure they came out on the winning end on Saturday, grabbing a 17-4 victory over Baltimore at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Bettors who backed the Red Sox were rewarded as -110 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Michael Wacha earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 0, and allowing 6 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 5 RBIs from Rafael Devers in the win.
Baltimore's starting pitcher Jordan Lyles worked 3.2 innings, giving up 7 hits and 8 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Ryan Mountcastle in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Boston as they had 21 hits, while Baltimore only had 8.