mlb Game Recap
T.J. McFarland vs Seth Lugo Tilt Ends in Kansas City 5-3 Win
Seth Lugo reached double figures in strikeouts, fanning 10 Athletics en route to a 5-3 win over Oakland on Saturday at Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Royals were rewarded as -192 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 9.5.
Seth Lugo earned the victory for the Royals, throwing 5.2 innings of work, striking out 10, walking 1, and allowing 6 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Salvador Perez in the win.
Oakland's starting pitcher T.J. McFarland worked 1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Brent Rooker in a losing cause.
The game was closed out by James McArthur who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 2 hits, 0 walks and fanned 2 batters to earn the save.