mlb Game Recap
Toronto Blue Jays New York Mets Game Ends in 3-0 Blue Jays Victory - Recap
New York was unable to break through against the Toronto pitching staff, losing 3-0 on Friday at Citi Field.
Bettors who backed the Blue Jays were rewarded as +110 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
Chris Bassitt earned the victory for the Blue Jays, throwing 7.2 innings of work, striking out 8, walking 0, and allowing 3 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Daulton Varsho in the win.
New York's starting pitcher Justin Verlander worked 6 innings, giving up 5 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 8 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Pete Alonso in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored Toronto as they had 8 hits, while New York only had 4.
Jordan Romano pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.