mlb Game Recap
San Diego Padres vs Philadelphia Phillies Wrap - Philadelphia Wins 4-3
San Diego dropped a 4-3 decision at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday as Philadelphia legged out a win behind winning pitcher Jose Alvarado.
The Phillies were a -135 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 6.5.
Jose Alvarado earned the victory for the Phillies, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 1, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Bryce Harper in the win.
San Diego's starting pitcher Yu Darvish worked 6 innings, giving up 4 hits and 2 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Brandon Drury in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Philadelphia as they had 6 hits, while San Diego only had 5.
The game was closed out by Ranger Suarez who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 0 batters to earn the save.