mlb Game Recap
Boston Drops Philadelphia 9-3 - Match Report
Boston got 6 innings of work from Tanner Houck en route to a 9-3 victory over Philadelphia on Thursday at Fenway Park.
Boston was an underdog by -110 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.5.
Tanner Houck earned the victory for the Red Sox, throwing 6 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 0, and allowing 8 hits and 3 earned runs. That effort was supported by 3 RBIs from Tyler O'Neill in the win.
Philadelphia got a 3.2-inning outing from Aaron Nola in the loss. He gave up 8 earned runs, 2 walks and 11 hits in his time on the mound, while Kyle Schwarber had 3 hits in the loss for the Phillies.
Boston outhit their counterparts 14-10 in the game.
Brad Keller pitched the final 3 innings for the save. He struck out 3 and allowed 2 hits in his outing.
Boston looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against New York. Philadelphia will aim to get back on the winning track at Baltimore.