mlb Game Recap
New York Drops Milwaukee 5-4 - Match Report
Milwaukee dropped a 5-4 decision at Citi Field on Thursday as New York legged out a win behind winning pitcher Drew Smith.
Bettors who backed the Mets were rewarded as -130 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 8.
New York got 1.2 innings from Chasen Shreve, who gave up 0 earned runs on 2 hits, while striking out 2. Drew Smith earned the victory, while the Mets got 2 RBIs from Mark Canha in the win.
Milwaukee's starting pitcher Brad Boxberger worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Rowdy Tellez in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Milwaukee as they had 7 hits, while New York only had 11.
Edwin Diaz pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 2 and allowed 2 hits in his outing.
Next game, New York takes its act home to face Miami looking for another win. For Milwaukee, they head on the road to face Cincinnati.