mlb Game Recap
Recap - New York Defeats Atlanta 5-4
Atlanta dropped a 5-4 decision at Citi Field on Tuesday as New York legged out a win behind winning pitcher David Peterson.
New York was an underdog by -110 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 7.
New York got 1 innings from Adam Ottavino, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 2. David Peterson earned the victory, while the Mets got 2 RBIs from Pete Alonso in the win.
Atlanta's starting pitcher Charlie Morton worked 5.2 innings, giving up 6 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 3 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Dansby Swanson in a losing cause.
New York enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 7-5 advantage in hits.
The game was closed out by Edwin Diaz who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.