mlb Game Recap
Atlanta Downed 5-2 By Boston - A.J. Minter Takes Loss
Boston grabbed a 5-2 win over Atlanta on Wednesday, as Brayan Bello was credited with a win at Truist Park.
Boston won as a +150 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 9.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Brayan Bello earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 1, and allowing 6 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Triston Casas in the win.
Atlanta got a 1-inning outing from Jesse Chavez in the loss. He gave up 0 earned runs, 0 walks and 0 hits in his time on the mound, while Eddie Rosario had 2 hits in the loss for the Braves.
The battle of the bats favored Atlanta as they had 7 hits, while Boston only had 8.
The game was closed out by Kenley Jansen who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 1 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
Boston looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against St. Louis. Atlanta will aim to get back on the winning track at Toronto.