mlb Game Recap
Pete Fairbanks vs Chris Bassitt Battle Sees Toronto Fall 4-3
Toronto dropped a 4-3 decision at Rogers Centre on Friday as Tampa Bay legged out a win behind winning pitcher Tyler Alexander.
Tampa Bay was an underdog by +140 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Tampa Bay got 1 innings from Pete Fairbanks, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 1. Tyler Alexander earned the victory, while the Rays got 2 RBIs from Richie Palacios in the win.
Toronto's starting pitcher Chris Bassitt worked 5.2 innings, giving up 5 hits and 3 earned runs while striking out 5 in the loss. They got 1 hits from Cavan Biggio in a losing cause.
Tampa Bay outhit their counterparts 8-4 in the game.
Pete Fairbanks pitched the final 1 innings for the save. He struck out 1 and allowed 0 hits in his outing.