mlb Game Recap
Joe Jacques Earns Win in Boston Red Sox vs Atlanta Braves Game
Boston shook off a 10-strikeout performance by Spencer Strider and still managed to post a 5-3 victory over the Braves on Wednesday at Fenway Park.
Boston won as a +140 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 10 were rewarded at the payout window.
Joe Jacques earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 0, and allowing 0 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Justin Turner in the win.
Atlanta's starting pitcher Kirby Yates worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 1 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Ozzie Albies in a losing cause.
Boston outhit their counterparts 8-6 in the game.
Kenley Jansen pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 1 hits in his outing.
Next game, Boston takes its act on the road to face San Francisco looking for another win. For Atlanta, they head home to face Milwaukee.