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Shawn Armstrong vs Charlie Morton Tilt Ends in Atlanta 9-2 Win

Atlanta got 6 innings of work from Charlie Morton en route to a 9-2 victory over Tampa Bay on Saturday at Truist Park.

Atlanta was favored by -130 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 8.5.

Atlanta got 6 innings from Charlie Morton, who gave up 1 earned runs on 3 hits, while striking out 8. Charlie Morton earned the victory, while the Braves got 3 RBIs from Austin Riley in the win.

Tampa Bay's starting pitcher Shawn Armstrong worked 1.1 innings, giving up 0 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 1 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Jose Siri in a losing cause.

Atlanta enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 11-6 advantage in hits.