mlb Game Recap
Boston Falls 7-6 to New York - Recap
New York needed extra innings to claim victory on Tuesday, scoring late against Boston for a 7-6 final at Fenway Park.
Bettors who backed the Yankees were rewarded as -155 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.5.
Clay Holmes earned the victory for the Yankees, throwing 1.1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 1 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Gleyber Torres in the win.
Boston's starting pitcher Jeurys Familia worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Reese McGuire in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored New York as they had 8 hits, while Boston only had 6.
Wandy Peralta pitched the final 0.2 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.