mlb Game Recap
San Diego Padres Philadelphia Phillies Game Ends in 5-2 Padres Victory - Recap
San Diego pitchers gave up 2 home runs to Bryce Harper but still escaped with a 5-2 victory on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park.
Bettors who backed the Padres were rewarded as +160 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 8.5.
San Diego got 1 innings from Robert Suarez, who gave up 0 earned runs on 0 hits, while striking out 1. Matt Waldron earned the victory, while the Padres got 3 RBIs from Kyle Higashioka in the win.
Philadelphia's starting pitcher Jose Ruiz worked 1 innings, giving up 1 hits and 0 earned runs while striking out 0 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Bryce Harper in a losing cause.
The battle of the bats favored San Diego as they had 12 hits, while Philadelphia only had 6.
The game was closed out by Robert Suarez who got the final outs in the victory. He allowed 0 hits, 0 walks and fanned 1 batters to earn the save.
San Diego looks to continue its winning ways next game with a battle against Milwaukee. Philadelphia will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Arizona.